It all started with The Founder...
In Utah, followers of the Mormon faith abstain from hot caffeinated drinks, like coffee and tea, as well as alcohol. Cold caffeine, like soda, is OK though. To have a little fun with soda, the dirty soda was born, where Diet Coke is mixed with lime juice, coconut syrup and coconut coffee creamer. The drink is rich, delicious and so successful it even launched a business, Swig, which has tons of locations throughout Utah.
This drink is the original, called "The Founder," but Swig has a fully customizable menu, with over a dozen bases and many more combinations.
Dreamsicle Dirty Soda
Now everyone on TikTok is mixing up their own, like the orange soda and cream combination. It's all the pomp and circumstance of a mixed drink but without alcohol, so kids and adults can both enjoy.
Waikiki
This one is really like a tropical drink with Coke,
pineapple syrup and coconut cream -- a day at the beach in a glass.
What really makes these drinks is the good
ice, though. If you can, get some pebble ice for a truly authentic Swig-style dirty soda.
Raspberry Dream
Swig’s most popular dirty soda is this Dr. Pepper, raspberry
puree and coconut cream mix. It’s a lot of sugar though, so definitely it’s more
of a treat than a daily staple.
Dirty Sparkling Water
Not a soda drinker? Try this sparkling water (like a
flavored La Croix) along with coconut creamer and vanilla syrup. It’s a little
lighter but still feels luxurious.
Buttery Beer
To make your drink Hogwarts-style, mix root beer, vanilla creme
and butterscotch syrup. To make your own
creation, pick a soda, a syrup and a creamer.
Seasonal Dirty Soda
Go seasonal with your soda, like this Pumpkin Spice dirty
soda. What about a Christmas soda with cream soda and eggnog? This trend isn’t
just for summer; it can last all year long.
Life’s a Peach
Dr. Pepper, vanilla and peach syrups and half and half make
this spicy, fruity drink. Just don't forget to brush afterward to make your dentist smile.
Dirty Summer
This summery pink drink is ginger ale, sweet cream creamer and grenadine. Are you going to work these extra sweet sodas into your drink rotation?