Originally popularized in Utah soda shops, dirty soda has quietly become one of the biggest non-coffee beverage crazes in the U.S. Since the Mormon population usually doesn't drink alcohol, coffee or tea, a little treat in the form of a drink was created and thus, the dirty soda was born.
The trend exploded even further thanks to TikTok, where videos of creamy sodas being swirled together in giant pebble-ice-filled cups somehow became hypnotic viewing (rightfully so). But after seeing dirty soda all over social media for months, I started wondering whether these drinks were actually worth making at home or whether they were just another internet fad destined to disappear faster than the Dalgona coffee once COVID was over.
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What Is Dirty Soda?
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Dirty soda takes a basic soft drink and "dirties" it up with flavored syrups, creamers, fruit purees, citrus and plenty of crushed ice. If putting cream into soda sounds gross, let me ask you one thing: have you ever had a root beer float? How about an egg cream? (I rest my case.) Americans have been combining soda, syrups and creamy ingredients since the golden age of soda fountains in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Andrea Ramirez, senior manager, consumer and customer market insights at flavored syrup brand Torani, says that this trend is here to stay.
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3 Homemade Dirty Soda Recipes Ranked from Least To Most Favorite
3. Cherries & Cream Dirty Soda
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The fresh cherry pieces at the bottom turned the whole experience into a bit of a fishing game with the straw, but honestly, I’m never opposed to a beverage that doubles as an activity. Flavor-wise, this one drank the easiest and smoothest of the three, likely because the cherry puree slightly muted the carbonation. The vanilla and cream gave it a dessert-like quality without becoming overwhelmingly sweet, though it definitely leaned heavier than the others. If you love black cherry ice cream or cherry cola floats, this is probably your dream dirty soda.
Directions:
Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in the soda, then stir in the vanilla syrup and cherry syrup or puree. Slowly pour the cream over the top to create a swirled effect. Garnish with fresh cherries and stir gently before drinking.
2. Orange Creamsicle Dirty Soda
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It was citrusy, fizzy, creamy and incredibly nostalgic all at once. Drinking this on a hot summer day would probably cure just about any bad mood you walked into the day with. The creaminess here was much more pronounced than in the other drinks, which made it feel slightly more indulgent and dessert-like, but the carbonation kept it from becoming too rich. If you love orange-and-vanilla anything, this one is absolutely worth making at home.
Directions:
Fill a serving glass with ice. Add the vanilla syrup and orange soda. Slowly pour the cream over the top to create a swirled effect. Stir gently and serve immediately.
1. Classic Dirty Soda
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The lime keeps the drink from becoming cloyingly sweet, while the coconut adds just enough flavor to make it feel different from regular soda without overwhelming the Coke itself. This was also the most refreshing of the three and the easiest to keep drinking long after my "taste test" technically should have ended.
8 ounces Diet Coke or regular Coke2 teaspoons fresh lime juice2 teaspoons coconut syrup1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream or half-and-halfIce
Directions:
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Tips for Making Dirty Soda at Home
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Balance is key. The biggest thing I learned while testing these dirty sodas is that balance matters more than you think. Too much syrup and the drink quickly becomes overwhelmingly sweet. Too much cream and the carbonation disappears almost instantly. Ramirez says the combinations that tend to struggle the most are those where acidity and dairy fight each other too aggressively or where too many competing flavors muddy the drink. "Simplicity usually wins," she says.Ice, ice baby. Using plenty of ice also makes a huge difference, both for texture and dilution. Dirty sodas are meant to be icy cold, and the extra ice helps mellow some of the sweetness as you drink. Ramirez says crushed or pebble ice chills the drink quickly and slightly softens the drink over time. "Its soft texture lends to chewing, transforming the drink into a 'snack' of sorts," she says. Customize to your heart's content. Ramirez says there are no rules when it comes to dirty soda. "If you’re someone who doesn’t want to consume added sugars, try using a zero-sugar base with sugar-free flavors and fresh fruit, or consider using a 'better for you' soda brand like Olipop or Poppi as your base," she says, noting that beverage choice isn't the only way to "healthify" your dirty soda. Heavy cream creates a rich, dessert-like beverage, while half-and-half offers balance and easy drinkability. Coconut milk or oat milk can add flavor character while keeping the drink lighter. Cold foam creates a layered experience that feels especially premium.Related: Slice Soda's Brand-New Drink Launch Is the First of Its Kind
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