Dirty soda

Dirty soda is a non-alcoholic beverage made by mixing soda with creamy ingredients such as milk, half-and-half, coffee creamer, or coconut milk, often with flavored syrups, fruit juice, or citrus.

Dirty soda is a non-alcoholic drink made by mixing soda with cream or creamer and flavored syrups or fruit juice. It originated in Utah soda-shop culture and became a viral trend through social media.

What it is

Dirty soda combines a carbonated soft drink—often cola, lemon-lime soda, or Dr Pepper—with a creamy ingredient like half-and-half, milk, or coconut milk, plus syrups or citrus. The name refers to the drink being “dirtied” with extras, not contamination. It's alcohol-free and resembles a dessert-like soda float.

Why it matters

The drink is especially tied to Utah and Mormon communities, where soda shops offered a coffee and alcohol alternative. It gained wider popularity in the 2020s via TikTok and chains like Swig, becoming a recognizable North American beverage trend.

Key details

Recipes vary widely by shop or personal taste. Common bases include Diet Coke, Sprite, or 7UP. Add-ins range from flavored syrups and lime juice to coconut syrup. While popularized in the U.S., Canadians may encounter dirty soda in specialty shops or online trends.