Dirty Soda

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If you love going to your local Soda Shops to get a flavored soda, learn how to make Dirty Soda at home! This fun, creamy, and fizzy drink combines soda, cream, and flavored syrups for a refreshing twist.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $1.70 Per Recipe and Per Serving

Ingredients

12 ounces Diet Coke or Dr Pepper, Coke or Root Beer
2 pumps Coconut Syrup approximately 1 1/2 Tablespoon
½ Lime juiced (approximately 1 Tablespoon)
2 Tablespoon Heavy Cream or half and half

Instructions

Fill a glass with ice and pour in 12 ounces Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, Coke, or Root Beer.
Add 2 pumps coconut syrup (approximately 1 ½ tablespoons) and juice from ½ lime (approximately 1 tablespoon).
Stir in 2 tablespoons heavy cream or half and half until combined.
Serve immediately.

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Notes

You can use coconut cream if you would like instead of the coconut syrup and heavy cream. It will have a similar flavor in this easy recipe.

Recipe Tips

Chill Soda - Keeps the drink extra refreshing.
Add the Lime - Adds a pop of brightness to balance the sweetness.
Dairy Free - Use coconut cream, almond milk, or oat milk.
For Parties - Set up a dirty soda bar with syrups, juices, and creams for guests to mix their own.

Dirty Soda Ideas

Cherry Vanilla Twist - Dr. Pepper + cherry + vanilla syrup + cream.
Coconut Lime Refresher - Sprite + coconut syrup + lime + cream.
Caramel Root Beer Float - Root beer + caramel syrup + cream.

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