Dirty soda

Dirty soda is the viral drink you never knew you needed. This creamy, fizzy treat takes basic soda and levels it up with a splash of flavored creamer over ice for a dreamy, ombre refreshment. It’s like a soda float—but quicker, lighter, and endlessly customizable. Inspired by Utah’s Swig-style drink shops and now blowing up on TikTok, this dirty soda recipe uses orange soda and vanilla coffee creamer for a creamsicle-like flavor that’s ready in just 5 minutes.

Whether you’re skipping the caffeine, craving a mocktail, or hosting a teen-friendly party, this fizzy concoction is your new go-to.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ridiculously Easy: Just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes.
• Customizable: Use any soda + creamer combo you like.
• Totally TikTok-Worthy: Trendy, colorful, and fun to make.
• Non-Alcoholic Fun: A family-friendly treat for all ages.
• Dairy-Free Option: Works with coconut, almond, or oat milk too!

Ingredients

• 1 can orange soda (or soda of choice like Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite)
• ½ cup vanilla-flavored coffee creamer (liquid only)
• Ice (nugget or crushed preferred)
• Optional: Orange slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill your glasses with crushed or nugget ice until about ¾ full.
2. Pour in the soda, filling each glass about ¾ of the way.
3. Slowly add the creamer, pouring it directly over the ice to create a layered, ombre effect.
4. Optional garnish: Add an orange slice and a straw.
5. Serve immediately without stirring to keep that fizzy, creamy top.

Recipe Details

this recipe

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Servings: 2 glasses

Tips & Variations

• Cut Sugar: Use diet soda or sugar-free creamer for a lighter version.
• Preserve Fizz: Don’t stir aggressively—just let it settle naturally.
• Try Other Flavors:
  • Dirty Dr Pepper: Dr Pepper + coconut creamer + lime
  • Berry Dirty: Sprite + raspberry syrup + half & half
  • Vanilla Coke Float: Coke + vanilla creamer + cherry syrup
• Make It Boozy: Add a splash of vanilla vodka or orange liqueur for an adults-only twist.
• Dairy-Free Swaps: Almond milk creamer, oat milk, or coconut milk work great!

FAQs

Can I use powdered creamer?
Nope! Stick with liquid creamer for the proper texture and flavor.

Can I make it ahead?
It’s best made fresh—assembled drinks lose their fizz quickly. Prep your ingredients, then pour when ready.

Can I use other soda flavors?
Absolutely. Dirty soda works with any soda—cola, root beer, Sprite, even Mountain Dew.

Is it super sweet?
It can be! Add a splash of lime juice or club soda to balance it.

Can kids drink this?
Yes! It’s a great non-alcoholic treat for all ages.

Dirty Soda

A 2-ingredient TikTok-inspired drink that tastes like a creamsicle in a cup! Creamy, fizzy, and perfect for parties or hot days.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 112

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• – 1 can orange soda
• – ½ cup vanilla-flavored liquid coffee creamer
• – Ice crushed or nugget
• – Optional: orange slices for garnish

Equipment

• – 2 tall glasses
• – Measuring cup
• – Spoon (optional for layering)

Method

 

1. Fill each glass with plenty of ice.
2. Pour soda into glasses until ¾ full.
3. Slowly pour creamer over ice to create an ombre effect.
4. Garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

– Use liquid creamer only.
– Try with coconut, almond, or oat milk for a dairy-free version.

Conclusion

Dirty soda is the drink trend that delivers—simple, satisfying, and endlessly fun to personalize. Whether you’re going for a creamsicle twist, a cherry-vanilla remix, or even a coconut-lime mocktail, this recipe is the perfect way to keep cool and creative. Once you try it, you’ll be mixing up new combinations all summer long.