Kat's Kitchen

I recently discovered dirty sodas and, I have to be honest with you, my life has never been the same!

Dirty sodas are soda beverages with flavored syrups, lime, and some kind of milk or cream added to them. The result is a deliciously flavorful and creamy carbonated concoction that just elevates the soda drinking experience.

Below are my top 11 favorite dirty soda recipes that I have had on repeat for the past six months. Let me know if you try any of them, or if you have a dirty soda combo of your own that I need to try!

Mango Colada Dirty Soda

• Ice
• 1 tablespoon Torani Mango Syrup (regular or sugar free)
• 2 packets True Lime OR juice of 2 lime wedges
• 12 ounce can Coca-Cola (regular/diet/zero sugar)
• 1-2 tablespoons Coffee Mate Coconut Creme creamer

Pina Colada Dirty Soda

• Ice 1 tablespoon Torani Pineapple Syrup (regular or sugar free)
• 2 packets True Lime OR juice of 2 lime wedges
• 12 ounce can Coca-Cola (regular/diet/zero sugar)
• 1-2 tablespoons Coffee Mate Coconut Creme creamer

Coconut Creme Dirty Doctor Pepper

• Ice
• 2 packets True Lime OR juice of 2 lime wedges
• 12 ounce can Dr Pepper Zero Sugar Creamy Coconut
• 1-2 tablespoons half & half

Note: if you can’t find the Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar Creamy Coconut, you can use:

• 1/2 – 1 tablespoon Torani Sugar Free Coconut Syrup + 12 ounce can Dr Pepper zero sugar cream soda OR
• 12 ounce can Dr Pepper zero sugar + 1-2 tablespoons Coffee Mate Coconut Creme creamer

Blackberry Dirty Soda

• Ice
• 1/2 tablespoon Torani Coconut Syrup (regular or sugar free)
• 1/2 tablespoon Torani Blackberry Syrup
• 2 packets True Lime OR juice of 2 lime wedges
• 12 ounce can Coca-Cola (regular/diet/zero sugar)
• 1-2 tablespoons half & half

Coconut Lime Peach Dirty Soda

• Ice
• 1/2 tablespoon Torani Peach Syrup (regular or sugar free)
• 1/2 tablespoon Torani Coconut Syrup (regular or sugar free)
• 2 packets True Lime OR juice of 2 lime wedges
• 12 ounce can Coca-Cola (regular/diet/zero sugar)
• 1-2 tablespoons half & half

Princess Peach Dirty Soda

• Ice
• 1/2 tablespoon Torani Vanilla Syrup (regular or sugar free)
• 1/2 tablespoon Torani Peach Syrup (regular or sugar free)
• 12 ounce can Coca-Cola (regular/diet/zero sugar)
• 1-2 tablespoons half & half

Black Cherry Lime Dirty Soda

• Ice
• 1 tablespoon Torani Black Cherry Syrup (regular or sugar free)
• 2 packets True Lime OR juice of 2 lime wedges
• 12 ounce can Coca-Cola (regular/diet/zero sugar)
• 1-2 tablespoons half & half

Dirty Diet Coke

• Ice
• 1 tablespoon Torani Coconut Syrup (regular or sugar free)
• 2 packets True Lime OR juice of 2 lime wedges
• 12 ounce can Diet Coke
• 1-2 tablespoons half & half

Root Beer Dirty Soda

• Ice
• 1 tablespoon Torani Root Beer Syrup
• 2 packets True Lime OR juice of 2 lime wedges
• 12 ounces club soda/sparkling water
• 1-2 tablespoons half & half Garnish: lime wedge

Strawberries & Cream Dirty Soda

• Ice
• 2 packets True Lime OR juice of 2 lime wedges
• 12 ounce can Dr Pepper Zero Sugar Strawberries & Cream
• 1-2 tablespoons half & half

Swig-Inspired Happy Camper Dirty Soda

• Ice
• 1 tablespoon Torani Toasted Marshmallow Syrup
• 12 ounce can Root Beer
• 1-2 tablespoons half & half

How Do I Make These Low Sugar and Low Calorie?

• Use the Sugar Free versions of the Torani syrups! Most of the flavors mentioned above have sugar free alternatives EXCEPT Blackberry and Root Beer.
• Use nutpods dairy free half & half instead of regular half & half. The nutpods version has 7.5 calories per tablespoon versus regular half & half has 20 calories per tablespoon!
• Use a zero sugar or diet soda OR use sparkling water!

What Dairy-Free Options Can I Use?

If you are dairy free, I love the nutpods dairy free half & half in my dirty sodas! It has a great flavor and creaminess level and tastes just like regular half & half!

What Is True Lime?

True Lime is just crystallized lime juice! Each packet is the same as using one lime wedge. There’s no sugar in the True Lime packets, just deliciously tart lime flavor that dissolves in your drink. Make sure you get the True Lime packets, not the Limeade packets if you want to keep it sugar free!

My Cream Separated, What Did I Do Wrong?

It is COMPLETELY normal for the cream to separate in a dirty soda. When cream or dairy mixes with carbonation, it tends to separate or curdle. Unfortunately, there’s no remedy for this but the good news: it doesn’t affect the taste or flavor whatsoever!

If the separation bothers you, I totally get it. You have a couple options:

1. Don’t add any cream/cream to your dirty soda
2. Add your drink to a non see-through cup like this tumbler!

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