Quick, easy and super tasty – This Dirty Soda consists of minimal ingredients and comes together in mere minutes.
If you have never heard of Dirty Soda, you are going to be educated about it today because you absolutely have to try it.
I had my first Dirty Soda back in 2018 at a conference in Salt Lake City where they were known for at a place called Swig.
After that day I was hooked. There are so many different flavor combinations that you can make but my favorite is Dr. Pepper, Italian Sweet Cream and Cherry Juice/Syrup.
This flavor combination just jumps off of your taste buds, creating a tasty drink that is mellow and smooth.
Dirty Soda is nothing new, but it also may not be something that you’ve heard about or restaurants/soda shops that make them near you.
That is ok, because you are going to have fun making your own and coming up with tons of different flavors.
Some of my other favorite drink recipes that we have on our site include: Butterbeer, Wendy’s Frosty and Thai Iced Tea.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- The flavors work so well together and are super mellow.
- You can add more or less of any of the ingredients.
- Easily double or triple this recipe to serve more people.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST):
Crushed ice
Dr. Pepper
Italian Sweet Creme Coffee Creamer
Maraschino cherry syrup (I used Reese’s)
Maraschino cherries, for garnish
HOW TO MAKE A DIRTY SODA, STEP BY STEP:
- Fill glasses ¾ way with crushed ice cubes.
- Pour 8 ounces of Dr. Pepper in each glass
- Pour 2 ounces Italian sweet creme creamer into each glass
- Pour 2 Tablespoons cherry syrup into each glass.
- Stir until blended.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve.
WHAT IS A DIRTY SODA?
A Dirty Soda is loosely known as a soda that is mixed with a cream of some sort, heavy, half and half or a creamer. Then has some kind of fruit juice added to it to give it a more distinct flavor.
WHAT DOES THIS FLAVOR TASTE LIKE?
You have your signature Dr. Pepper flavor that is mixed with Italian Sweet Creme creamer that tastes like “gelato mixed with a buttercream”. Then you add some cherry syrup that gives it a nice pop of that delicious cherry flavor.
CAN I USE SUGAR FREE OR DIET FOR THIS RECIPE?
Absolutely, I am all about not having to drink your calories so if you want to use diet Dr. Pepper or zero sugar creamer you can absolutely do that.
They might not be as pungent on the flavor but they will still taste absolutely amazing.
WHAT ARE SOME OTHER DIRTY SODA FLAVORS I CAN TRY?
You really can create so many different Dirty Soda flavors, whatever your mind thinks of! Some of our favorites include:
- Coke, Coconut Creamer and Lime Juice
- Orange Soda and Vanilla Creamer
- Root Beer and Vanilla Creamer
- Pepsi, Cherry Syrup and Lime Juice
- Root Beer, Butterscotch Syrup and Vanilla Creamer
Just take a gander around Google or Pinterest and find some amazing conconctions, or even TikTok, they seem to get even more creative over there.
HOW TO STORE:
We do not recommend storing this recipe, it is best consumed when you first make it.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- You can use diet soda and sugar free creamer if you’d like.
- For a more cherry punch use Cherry Dr. Pepper.
- You can also use the cherry juice from a jar of maraschino cherries.
- The Italian Sweet Creme Creamer is what we love, but vanilla can be used.
- There are other flavor combinations that you can try, see above for some ideas.
- We like crushed or pebble ice for this but any ice will do.
- You can use more of less of the ingredients to suit your flavor preference.
- Easily double or triple this recipe to serve a family or crowd.
Are you looking for that new flavored drink that you absolutely need in your life? Then you have to make my Dirty Soda!
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Dirty Soda
Ingredients
- Crushed ice
- 16 ounces Dr. Pepper chilled
- ½ cup Italian Sweet Creme Coffee Creamer
- 4 Tablespoons maraschino cherry syrup I used Reese’s
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Fill glasses ¾ way with crushed ice cubes.
- Pour 8 ounces of Dr. Pepper in each glass
- Pour 2 ounces Italian sweet creme creamer into each glass
- Pour 2 Tablespoons cherry syrup into each glass.
- Stir until blended.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve.
Notes
- You can use diet soda and sugar free creamer if you’d like.
- For a more cherry punch use Cherry Dr. Pepper.
- You can also use the cherry juice from a jar of maraschino cherries.
- The Italian Sweet Creme Creamer is what we love, but vanilla can be used.
- There are other flavor combinations that you can try, see above for some ideas.
- We like crushed or pebble ice for this but any ice will do.
- You can use more of less of the ingredients to suit your flavor preference.
- Easily double or triple this recipe to serve a family or crowd.
Nutrition
Tornadough Alli is not a nutritionist or dietitian, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and nutritional value is important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and values can vary depending on which brands were used.
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