Part of the appeal is that they feel endlessly customizable. You can make them fruity, creamy, tart or candy-inspired depending on your mood, and they somehow manage to feel nostalgic and trendy at the same time. After watching one too many videos of people mixing together bright syrups, sodas and cream to pour over pebble ice, I decided it was finally my turn to try making them.
Since I’m always looking for fun ways to shake up my afternoon routine during the chaos of summer break, I decided to use the new flavored 5-hour ENERGY® shots as the base for my drinks. It gave the dirty sodas a flavorful boost without losing any of the fun. Instead, they felt vibrant, refreshing and honestly perfect for sipping poolside or while chasing kids around outside all afternoon.
Even the 5-hour ENERGY bottles are colorful and fun!Courtesy Jeanette Donnarumma
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They also appeal to people who want something a little more exciting than their usual iced coffee or canned soda. You can completely personalize them depending on your mood, whether you want something fruity, creamy, tart or candy-inspired. And these two I made have the added benefit of a little boost, thanks to the fun flavors of 5-hour ENERGY!
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The Firework Freeze Recipe I Tried
I'm definitely serving these up at my 4th of July barbecue.Courtesy Jeanette Donnarumma
Ingredients
1/2 cup pebble ice1 bottle Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®2 ounces cherry syrup or grenadine1/4 cup vanilla coffee creamer or coconut creamer1/2 can lemon-lime soda4 to 6 ounces blue sports drinkWhipped cream and a cherry, for garnish (optional)I layered everything right over the pebble ice and finished it with whipped cream and a cherry on top. The vanilla creamer mellowed out the fruit flavors perfectly and made the whole thing taste almost like a melted rocket pop float with a boost. This one felt extra summery and perfect for the upcoming summer holidays.
The Watermelon Sour Dirty Soda I Made Next
My second recipe was an absolute winner.Courtesy Jeanette Donnarumma
Ingredients
1/2 cup pebble ice1 bottle 5-hour ENERGY® Fruity Rainbow1/2 can lemon-lime soda3 to 4 ounces watermelon juiceSqueeze of fresh limeSplash coconut creamThis one tasted like a watermelon candy in drink form. The lime helped balance the sweetness, while the coconut cream softened everything into a creamy, fizzy summer drink. I topped mine with my son's favorite sour watermelon candies, which made it feel extra playful.
The Ingredients That Made These Drinks Taste So Good
I had so much fun giving my basic afternoon soda a massive upgrade.Courtesy Jeanette Donnarumma
The biggest thing that made these dirty sodas work was balancing sweet, tart and creamy flavors together. The lemon-lime soda added brightness and fizz, while the 5-hour ENERGY® shots brought an extra flavorful layer that made the drinks taste playful and summery instead of overly sugary. The syrups and juices helped amplify the candy-like flavors, while the creamers and coconut cream gave both drinks that signature “dirty soda” finish that makes them feel richer and more dessert-like.
Easy Ways To Customize the Recipes
There are so many fun ways to create your own energy-packed dirty soda.Courtesy Jeanette Donnarumma
You can also switch up the 5-hour ENERGY® flavors to completely change the vibe of the drink. The Cotton Candy flavor would be especially delicious in the watermelon version for an extra nostalgic candy-shop feel. I could also see tropical fruit flavors working really well for a beachy summer variation.
I tend to use garnishes that actually enhance the flavor of the drink instead of just making it look pretty. But with dirty sodas, I fully leaned into the playful theme. The watermelon soda absolutely needed sour watermelon candies on top, while the Firework Freeze version felt incomplete without a cherry and whipped cream.
Which Flavor Was My Favorite?
How good does the Watermelon Sour look?Courtesy Jeanette Donnarumma
Would I Make These Again This Summer?
Absolutely. These drinks felt like the perfect “something special” to sip poolside or make during a backyard hangout with friends. They’re easy, colorful and surprisingly delicious—and bonus points for boosting my energy while chasing two kids around all day.
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