How to Make Flavoured Dirty Sodas

Create your own dirty soda with soft drink, flavour and a creamy finish. Mix and match flavour combinations to make refreshing, indulgent drinks at home or behind the bar.

What you’ll need

✦ Ice
✦ 250–300 ml soft drink of choice
✦ Flavour concentrate, to taste
✦ 10–15 ml fresh lime juice, optional
✦ 20–30 ml pouring cream, coconut cream or dairy-free alternative
✦ Garnish of choice

Pouring cream into flavoured soda drinks.

Step-by-step guide

Build

Fill a tall glass with ice, then add 250–300 ml of your chosen soft drink.

Flavour

Add flavour concentrate to taste, starting with a few drops. Add 10–15 ml fresh lime juice, if using.

Finish

Slowly pour 20–30 ml pouring cream, coconut cream or a dairy-free alternative over the top.

How much flavour concentrate should I use in dirty sodas?

Start with a few drops of flavour concentrate and adjust to taste. The amount will depend on the soft drink, flavour and intensity you're looking for.

When should I add flavour concentrate to dirty sodas?

Add the flavour concentrate directly to the soft drink before adding the cream. Stir gently to combine, then slowly pour the cream over the top.

Four tall clear glasses filled with dirty soda flavours arranged.

Tips for best results

✦ Start with a small amount of flavour and adjust to taste
✦ Add flavour before the cream for even distribution
✦ Pour the cream slowly to create a creamy finish
✦ Serve immediately while the drink is cold and fizzy

What flavours work well in dirty sodas?

✦ Cola with vanilla, cherry or caramel
✦ Lemonade with raspberry, peach or passionfruit
✦ Creaming soda with strawberry or fairy floss
✦ Lemon-lime soda with coconut, mango or watermelon
✦ Orange soda with vanilla for a creamy orange-sherbet flavour