Dirty Soda is a Utah-based beverage created by adding coffee creamer to cola. It’s a great drink to enjoy on a hot day and has a sweet, creamy taste.
Dirty soda is not what you think it is as in “dirty” and gross.
It’s actually really good and has gain popularity thanks to Olivia Rodrigo holding her Swig cup filled with a dirty soda making everyone curious.
Since then, everyone on TikTok is trying to make this delicious drink. And it’s the easiest beverage to make using just a few simple ingredients.
So what are you waiting for? Give this dirty soda recipe a try today!
In the end if you have some extra soda, try one of these 10 Clever Soda Hacks. Number 5 is my favorite soda hack and I use it often!
What is a Dirty Soda?
Dirty soda is a type of soft drink that contains both carbonated water and flavored syrup or creamer. The flavors used in dirty soda can vary, but common ones include cola, root beer, and orange. Dirty soda is also sometimes called a dirty coke.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Refreshing and flavorful combination.
- An easy recipe to make at home.
- Endless flavor possibilities.
What You Will Need
- Coca-Cola
- Coconut Coffee Creamer
- Lime Juice
- Nugget Ice
- Lime Slice
- Maraschino Cherry
How to Make a Dirty Soda
Fill a tall glass with nugget ice about ¾ full.
Pour the Coca Cola into the glass leaving a little room at the top. Then, add in the coconut coffee creamer and lime juice.
Stir everything together until it’s mixed well. Garnish with a cherry, straw, lime slice and enjoy!
If you’re feeling extra indulgent, top off your dirty soda with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. Now that’s what we call a real treat!
Recipe Variations
- For a boozy twist, try adding a shot of vodka or rum to your dirty soda.
- Want to make your dirty soda a float? Add a scoop of chocolate or vanilla ice cream to the mix.
- Try different types of coffee creamer, such as hazelnut or vanilla.
- Use diet soda to help cut down on the calories and sugar content of the drink.
More Dirty Soda Flavor Combinations
- Dirty Diet Coke: Add coconut creamer and lime juice to Diet Coke.
- Dirty Creamsicle: Add orange soda with vanilla creamer.
- Dirty Dr Pepper: Combine Dr Pepper with lime and a splash of coconut syrup.
- Dirty Butterbeer Soda: Mix root beer with butterscotch syrup, ice and a splash of vanilla creamer.
FAQs
Why use nugget ice?
There are several benefits to using nugget ice in soda drinks. First, the smaller pieces of ice help to keep the drink cold and refreshing without watering it down.
Second, the chewable nature of nugget ice makes it more enjoyable to consume than regular ice cubes. Finally, the unique shape of nugget ice helps to give sodas and other carbonated beverages a more visually appealing appearance.
Can I use different sodas?
There are many types of soda that can be used to make a dirty soda beverage. The most popular type of soda to use is Coca-Cola, but Pepsi and other colas can also be used. Lime juice is the most common type of citrus juice to use, along coconut creamer, but vanilla creamer or syrups can also be used.
Recipe
Dirty Soda
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Coca-Cola
- 2 ounces Coconut Coffee Creamer
- Lime Juice from ½ of a lime
- Nugget Ice
- Lime Slice to garnish
- Maraschino Cherry to garnish
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with nugget ice about ¾ full.
- Pour the Coca Cola into the glass leaving a little room at the top. Then, add in the coconut coffee creamer and lime juice.
- Stir everything together until it's mixed well. Garnish with a cherry, straw, lime slice and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Variations
- For a boozy twist, try adding a shot of vodka or rum to your dirty soda.
- Want to make your dirty soda a float? Add a scoop of chocolate or vanilla ice cream to the mix.
- Try different types of coffee creamer, such as hazelnut or vanilla.
- Use diet soda to help cut down on the calories and sugar content of the drink.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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