Dirty Sodas: How You Can Elevate Your Summer with Fresh Flavor

You may have seen them in various places: in commercials, on the channels of your favorite social media drink connoisseurs, on your favorite reality TV show, and now on the menus of your local coffee and drink shops. Interesting, unique, brightly-colored drinks filled to the brim with different flavors and combinations that you didn’t think were possible. You may have even wondered what they were, even if you were too scared to ask.  

But fear no more: we are here to answer all the questions you were too scared to ask about Dirty Sodas, and how you can stake a claim for being part of The Summer of Dirty Soda* from the comfort of your own home.  

*(Is this officially a thing? It should officially be a thing, we think) 

What are Dirty Sodas? 

Dirty Sodas are sodas that are mixed with cream and additional flavored syrups to create a unique drink experience that is endlessly customizable. The soda of your choice serves as the base of the drink, to which you can add any number of Torani Syrups and a splash of cream to finish it off. What results is a sweet and delicious treat that will be completely different than any other dirty soda out there because YOU made it. They are excellent treats to have during the warm summer months, when the need for new and refreshing ways to escape from the sun is at its peak.

Why are Dirty Sodas So Popular? 

While the trend started at the base of the Wasach Mountains in the beautiful state of Utah, it has slowly crept across America to become one of the more exciting drink and flavoring experiences you can have. 

Dirty sodas are very in right now, and it’s not difficult to see why. In addition to the delicious flavor combinations that you can come up with, it’s a great way for you to stretch your culinary and creative muscles. You never know what flavors go well together, and this is your chance to be the master flavor maker you want to be and make your kitchen the coffee shop of your dreams.  

Some Ideas for Dirtying Your Soda Up! 

The Classic Dirty Soda 

If you’re a bit worried about creating your own Dirty Soda, have no fear. This basic recipe is the perfect base to let your imagination and taste buds run wild.  

Ingredients: 

• 2 Tbsp Torani Coconut Syrup
• 1 (7.5 oz) Soda of choice
• 1 Key Lime (sliced into small wedges)
• Ice cubes
• 2 Tbsp Half & Half 

Instructions:

Add Torani Coconut Syrup to a tall glass. 
Fill the glass with ice. 
Pour in the Soda and drop in those lime wedges. 
Finally, top it off with a splash of Half and Half for those dreamy, creamy swirls. 
And you, my friend, have yourself a Classic Dirty Soda! 

Low Calorie Vanilla Dirty Soda 

For those of you who want to keep the calories to a minimum, have no fear. Torani Sugar Free Liquid Drink Enhancers are an excellent way to curb some of the sugar when indulging in this treat, and here is a simple recipe to do so.  

Ingredients:

• 1 squeeze of Sugar Free Vanilla Liquid Drink Enhancer
• 8 oz. soda of choice
• Splash of creamer 

Instructions:

Combine all the ingredients over a glass of ice. Stir, sip, & enjoy! 

Diamond Dirty Soda 

A perfect way to get acquainted with our unique and delicate Puremade Diamond Syrup, which has a lovely vanilla-champagne flavor, to add a dash of sophistication to your Dirty Soda creation. 

Ingredients:

• Ice
• 1/2-1 Tbsp Torani Puremade Diamond Syrup
• Juice from 2 lime wedges
• Edible glitter (optional)
• 12 oz. dark soda
• 1-2 Tbsp cream (heavy cream or half & half)
• Lime wedge for garnish 

Instructions:

To a cup, add ice, Torani Puremade Diamond Syrup, lime juice, edible glitter, soda, and cream. 
Use a spoon or straw to combine. 
Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy! 

Try any of these today to make something different and delicious this summer and let us know the unique ways you like to mix flavor for yourselves! As we love to say at Torani: “Flavor for All, Opportunity for All!”