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Dirty Soda – recipes for creamy summer drinks

Dirty Soda is a creamy summer drink with soda, syrup, ice, and a splash of cream or milk. Here are simple recipes with cherry cola, raspberry-vanilla, and lime-coconut.

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Three dirty soda drinks with cola, raspberry, and lime on a bright kitchen table
Servings1 glass

When I read about Dirty Soda on ORF.at, my first thought was: Cola with cream? Really? At first glance, that sounds more like a little kitchen accident. But of course, I was immediately curious, because basically, it's a quick summer drink with ice, lemonade, syrup, and a creamy splash added to it.

I experimented a bit and have to say: If you don't make it too sweet and use plenty of ice cubes, it tastes surprisingly good. Almost like a dessert in a glass, just made faster. Here are my favorite variations:

Dirty Soda – Basic Recipe

Extra tip: If you prefer it less sweet, simply use mineral water instead of lemonade and a good syrup. Homemade Mint syrup.

A glass of cola with ice cubes, cherry syrup, and cream for Dirty Soda
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Recipe for Dirty Soda with Cherry Cola

This variation was the first one we tried because cola and cherry just go well together. With lime, it's not quite as cloyingly sweet.

Extra info: I really wouldn't use too much cream here, otherwise it becomes very heavy. Two tablespoons are perfectly sufficient.

Recipe for Raspberry-Vanilla Dirty Soda

This is the prettiest variation, I think. It looks really summery because of the raspberries and tastes almost like a quick raspberry sundae in a glass.

Extra tip: If children are drinking along, I prefer to use mineral water and only a little syrup. Then it's still fun and colorful, but not quite as sweet.

Two summery Dirty Soda glasses with raspberries, lime, ice, and creamy streaks
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Recipe for Lime-Coconut Dirty Soda

This variation is a bit reminiscent of a vacation, especially if you like coconut. It's also a good idea if you don't want to use cola.

Extra info: Shake the coconut milk well beforehand, otherwise you'll only have the solid cream on top and the water at the bottom. That tastes fine too, but it doesn't stir in as nicely.

Dirty Soda Bar for a party

For a party, I think the idea is really nice: Simply set out ice cubes, various lemonades, syrups, cream, oat drink, coconut milk, limes, berries, and mint, and everyone mixes their own glass. This can also be prepared well and looks very pretty on the table.

Extra tip: Place small labels next to the syrup varieties, otherwise everything will quickly be poured together. Although – sometimes that's exactly how the best mixtures are created.

Also read: Recipe for a Coconut Kiss cocktail without alcohol, Recipe for Sex on the Beach Cocktail without Alcohol and Recipe for homemade ice chocolate

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Ingredients

Dirty Soda - Basic recipe

Dirty Soda with cherry cola

Raspberry-Vanilla Dirty Soda

Lime-Coconut Dirty Soda

Preparation

  1. Fill a large glass with ice cubes.

  2. First add the syrup, then top up with well-chilled lemonade or cola.

  3. Finally, slowly pour the cream or milk over it.

  4. I only stir briefly right before drinking; that keeps the glass looking nicely marbled.

  5. Put the ice cubes into a tall glass.

  6. Add cherry syrup and lime juice, then top up with cola.

  7. Finally, slowly pour in the cream.

  8. If desired, add a cherry and a slice of lime.

  9. Add raspberry syrup or mashed raspberries to the glass.

  10. Distribute ice cubes on top, add vanilla, and top up with lemon soda.

  11. Finally, slowly pour milk or cream over it and garnish with raspberries.

  12. Fill the glass with ice cubes.

  13. Add coconut syrup and lime juice and top up with lemonade or mineral water.

  14. Slowly pour in coconut milk or cream.

  15. Garnish with lime slices and serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

Extra tip: If you want it less sweet, use mineral water instead of lemonade and a good syrup. Extra info: I would really not use too much cream here, otherwise it becomes very heavy. Two tablespoons are more than enough. Extra tip: If children are drinking, I prefer mineral water and only a little syrup. Extra info: Shake the coconut milk well beforehand, otherwise you'll have the solid cream on top and the water below.

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