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Imagine: It’s a sweltering hot summer day, you come inside from a dip in the pool and take your first sip of a crisp, ice-cold dirty soda. In that moment, nothing could be better.
There is truly nothing as refreshing as a cold soft drink on a summer day. While a plain Diet Coke hits the spot, dirty sodas are the latest drink trend — gaining popularity on social media. There are so many creative ways to make a dirty soda, so we searched Instagram and TikTok to find the most delicious beverages to enjoy this season.
Keep reading to see how to make your next favorite summer dirty soda.
What is a dirty soda?
A dirty soda is a tasty, creamy soda drink. It’s a way to elevate your everyday soda, no matter if you prefer a Dr. Pepper, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, etc. Recipe add-ins include flavored syrups, cream, half-and-half, fruit juices, and press and cold foams.Â
They are typically non-alcoholic drinks; however, there are some recipes that you can make boozy. There is so much creativity in how you make a dirty soda — the possibilities are endless. Plus, they are the perfect beverage to make for a dinner party with friends or as a fun sweet treat.
Don’t Forget Your Dirty Soda Cups!
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1. Pineapple Coconut Dirty Soda
If you love piña coladas, then you’ll love this take on the dirty soda. A blend of pineapple, coconut Bubly water, and coconut creamer. You could totally add some coconut syrup to this to accentuate the flavor even more.
Ingredients:
- Coconut Pineapple Bubly Soda water
- Coconut Creamer
- 2 tsp vanilla syrup
2. Blueberry Sprite with Lemon Curd Cold Foam
Summer is blueberry season, so why not make a dirty soda to celebrate the iconic fresh flavors? Plus, the limo cold foam adds such a fresh, creamy flavor to the drink.
Ingredients:
- Sprite
- 3/4 oz blueberry syrup, recipe below
- Lemon curd cold foam
- Freeze-dried blueberries, crushed
Lemon curd cold foam:
- 1 tbsp Bonne Maman lemon curd
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
3. Strawberry Dot Cake Dirty Soda
Have you seen the viral Dot Cakes that took over social media this summer? Hop on the trend by making a strawberry dot cake dirty soda. This one is fun to make for birthday parties, too.
Ingredients:Â
- Sprite
- 1 oz vanilla syrup
- .50 oz strawberry syrup
- Marshmallow fluff cold foam
- Sprinkles
Marshmallow cold foam:
- 2 tbsp marshmallow fluff
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
4. Coconut Guava Dirty Soda
@ashleylaurentassano Dirty soda twist: Sprite + coconut + guava cold foam Ingredients for one dirty soda: Sprite 3/4 oz coconut syrup Guava cold foam Lime wheel for garnish Guava cold foam: 1 tbsp Bonne Maman Guava Preserves 4 tbsp heavy cream In a glass, froth the heavy cream and guava preserves until it’s thick and creamy. Fill a glass with lots of ice. Add coconut syrup, sprite, and top with the guava cold foam. Garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy! #dirtysoda #drinksathome #coldfoam #guava #sprite ♬ The Way I Like It – Party Pupils
This coconut guava dirty soda will let your mind escape to a tropical vacation this summer. A delicious blend of coconut and guava blends beautifully with a citrus Sprite flavor.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces coconut rum
- Sprite
- Guava cold foam
Guava cold foam:Â
- 1 tablespoon Trader Joe’s guava spread
- 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
5. Dirty Sunrise Soda
How gorgeous is this dirt sunrise soda? It looks exactly how it sounds and is the most refreshing soda for the season. A mix of Orange soda, cherry juice, and vanilla creamer creates the sunrise layers and citrus flavor.
Ingredients:
- Orange Poppi
- Cherry Juice
- Vanilla Coffee Creamer
6. Sweet Cherry Pie Dirty Soda
Looking for the perfect dirty soda recipe for the 4th of July? This cherry pie dirty soda will fit right in with any backyard BBQ beverage table. Dr. Pepper is the star of the show, while the crushed cherries, vanilla, and cream add that iconic cherry pie flavor.
Ingredients:
- 5 cherries, pitted
- 3/4 oz vanilla syrup
- Dr Pepper
- Chobani Sweet cream
- Lots of ice
7. Vanilla Dirty Soda Recipe
This classic dirty soda recipe will be your go-to this summer. All you need is a Diet Coke, vanilla syrup, and your favorite vanilla creamer to top off the soda.
Ingredients:
- Coca-Cola or Diet Coke
- 1-2 drops of Torani Vanilla syrup
- Top with Starbucks Sweet Creamer
8. Strawberries & Cream Dirty Soda
In our opinion, there isn’t a more iconic flavor combo than strawberries and cream. This recipe is at the top of our list to try. It would be a perfect dirty soda to make after a long day in the pool.
Ingredients:
- Strawberry marshmallow fluff
- Sprite
- 3/4 oz vanilla syrup
- Freeze-dried strawberries
9. Dirty Coconut Coke
Coconut and Coke combine to create a simple yet memorable dirty soda combo. If you love your basic vanilla cola dirty soda, the coconut flavor will take it to the next level.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz Coca Cola
- 1/4 cup coconut milk creamer
- Squeeze of fresh lime juice
10. Peach Yakult Soda
Combine a bottle of Yakult and crushed peaches to create the soda base of this drink. Then it’s topped with fizzy Sprite to complete the beverage. Give it a little swirl and you’ve got a deliciously creamy peach soda.
Ingredients:
- 1 peach, peeled and diced
- 1 bottle Yakult
- Sprite
- Lots of ice
11. Orange Creamsicle Dirty Soda
If orange creamsicle popsicles defined your summers growing up, then this is a dirty soda you need to try. Made with an Orange cream Olipop and whipped marshmallow cream, it’s the perfect sweet treat for a hot day in the sun.
Ingredients:Â
- Orange Squeeze Olipop
- 1/2 of an orange, squeezed
- 3 tbsp half and half
- 3 tbsp marshmallow creme
12. Blackberry Vanilla Olipop Soda
If you love the blackberry vanilla Olipop, spruce up the flavor profile by making a creamy dirty soda. Add a splash of your favorite vanilla creamer and fresh blackberries to create a gorgeous purple drink.
Ingredients:
- Blackberry Vanilla OLIPOP
- A splash of sweet creamer
- Fresh blackberries.
13. Blueberry Italian Soda
The Italian soda is essentially America’s dirty soda; it doesn’t typically have caffeine. This drink is refreshing and perfect for when you’re craving a fizzy drink. Combine a club soda, blueberry simple syrup, and heavy cream to create the yummy concoction.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 tbsp blueberry simple syrup
- 8 oz sparkling water
- 1-2 tbsp half and half or heavy cream
- Ice
14. Lemon Meringue Dirty Soda
For all the lemon lovers out there, this drink is just for you! A decadent and creamy summer drink made of a few simple ingredients. Combine sprite, marshmallow fluff, and lemon curd to create a delicious, sweet lemon soda.
Ingredients:
- Sprite
- Marshmallow fluff
- Lemon curd cold foam
- Graham crackers for garnish
Lemon Curd Cold Foam:
- 1 tbsp Bonne Maman lemon curd
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
15. Vanilla Coke with Espresso & Marshmallow Cold FoamÂ
Need the ultimate caffeine boost? This dirty soda will do the trick. Stir together vanilla Coke, a shot of espresso, and top the drink with marshmallow cold foam for a sweet and creamy flavor.
Ingredients:
- Coca-Cola
- 2 shots of espresso
- 3/4 oz vanilla syrup
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp marshmallow fluff
