Dirty Dr Pepper

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If you haven’t tried a dirty soda before, you’re in for a treat! All it takes is three ingredients (syrup, soda, and creamer) to make my quick and easy Dirty Dr Pepper recipe.

Glass of Dirty Dr. Pepper

Public declaration time: I’ve become an addict. I know I can live without this Dirty Dr Pepper recipe but I don’t want to!

It all started when I made friends with these two sweet ladies who share my love of fun non-alcoholic drinks. I was talking about my favorite concoction (lemonade and cherry juice) when they mentioned Dirty Diet Coke. My interest was immediately piqued. Dirty soda? I knew they didn’t drink either so it had to be something good. As soon as I got home I found their Dirty Diet Coke recipe and set out to make my own version.

If you know me, you know that I’m team Diet Dr Pepper. It takes less than five minutes to make this dirty soda recipe with just three ingredients: soda of your choice, coconut syrup, and half and half. I know, I know. I was skeptical about combining half and half and soda too. But this is what gives the drink its “dirty” look. And trust me. Once you have that first sip, you’ll be a changed person. It’s like an ice cream float or an old-fashioned egg cream. Rich, creamy, fizzy, sweet, and refreshing goodness!

This is the next best thing to having fairies clean your house while you sleep! It’s like a trip to the beach for under a dollar! It’s like a personal, warm hug directly from Heaven to Diet Dr Pepper lovers everywhere! Let’s make ourselves one.

Check out some of my other delicious drink recipes like Tropical Pink Mocktail (Fun Fruity Summer Drink)Snowman Soup With Homemade Hot Chocolate MixSweet Tea Recipe, and Old-Fashioned Egg Cream Recipe

Dirty Dr Pepper ingredients

Recipe Ingredients

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How to Make Dirty Dr Pepper

Fill glass with ice and coconut syrup.

Fill your tall glass with ice and add the coconut syrup.

Add half of the soda to the glass.

Add about half of your Diet Dr Pepper.

Mix ingredients together.

Stir just slightly.

Add remaining soda, leaving about an inch of room.

Fill the glass up almost to the top with Diet Dr Pepper, saving about an inch of head space.

Add a splash of half and half.

 Add a splash of half and half.

Mix ingredients together to make Dirty Dr Pepper.

Stir lightly to “dirty” it all up.

Enjoy! And I do mean enjoy.

This tastes unlike anything I’ve ever known and I dearly love it.

Storage

Because this is made with soda and cream, it’s best served immediately, as the soda will become flat. Lucky it’s so easy to make!

Recipe Variations

  • Now, I know I’m using Diet Dr Pepper. But you can seriously make this dirty soda recipe with any carbonated drink. That might be Pepsi, regular Dr Pepper, flavored Dr Pepper, Mountain Dew, or good old Coca-Cola.
  • For extra tropical flavor, add a lime wedge as a garnish, and then add as much freshly squeezed lime juice as you like.
  • The traditional option is coconut syrup. But other syrups like vanilla syrup, English toffee syrup, and butterscotch syrup also complement the soda.
  • Besides half and half, you can use milk for a lighter option or go creamier with heavy cream.
  • Another option is using coconut creamer or coconut milk to boost the coconut flavor.

Recipe FAQs

What is dirty soda?

Dirty soda is a combination of soda, flavored syrup, and cream served over ice. The original dirty soda recipe includes Diet Coke over ice, coconut syrup, lime juice, and half and half.

Where is dirty soda from?

Dirty soda actually originates from Utah and became famous on TikTok in 2022.

What is a Dirty Dr Pepper from Sonic?

A Dirty Dr Pepper from Sonic is a drink made from Dr Pepper, coconut syrup, and a splash of lime juice.

What does a dirty soda taste like?

AllRecipes says dirty soda tastes like “a melted root beer float with a hint of tropical flavor.” This is the perfect way to describe it!

How do you make Dirty Dr Pepper Floats?

To make floats, you’d substitute the half-and-half for a scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream instead.

You may also enjoy these homemade drink recipes:

Tropical Pink Mocktail

Old-Fashioned Egg Cream Recipe

Sugar-Free Peach Lemonade (2 Ingredients Only)

Mocha Coffee Floats

Sweet Tea Recipe

Caramel Apple Milkshake

Dirty Dr Pepper

Have you tried dirty soda before? All it takes is three ingredients (syrup, soda, and creamer) to make my quick and easy Dirty Dr. Pepper recipe.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coke, drink, soda
Servings: 4
Calories: 35kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 can Diet Dr Pepper
  • 3-4 tablespoons coconut syrup
  • 3-4 tablespoons half and half

Instructions

  • Fill a tall glass with ice.
  • Add coconut syrup and half of the Diet Dr Pepper and stir.
    3-4 tablespoons coconut syrup, 1 can Diet Dr Pepper
  • Fill to within an inch of the top with Diet Dr Pepper.
    1 can Diet Dr Pepper
  • Add the half and half and mix until your drink looks "dirty".
    3-4 tablespoons half and half

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcal
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131 Comments

  1. Hi Christy! We found the Torani syrups at World Market stores. We like to add it to our coffee some mornings. I have loved all of your recipes I have tried so far and will have to give this one a try when I get a chance!

  2. Looks so yummy. I know our Harris Teeter grocery stores in NC carry the Torani brand syrups but I’m not sure about this flavor specifically. Can’t wait to try!

  3. Hi Christy! 🙂 I am a fan of Dr Pepper, my grandPappa was a DP truck driver , and diet-DP since now being diabetic. Would this work with just the half n half? I don’t really like the taste of coconut. Is there something else that would work instead? My glands are salivating…..Want one now! ~snicker, grin~

  4. I just made this with some variations. I don’t care for doctor pepperand I could not find the coconut syrup so i used root beer and cream of coconu with a splash of half n half. so yummy..its like a root beer float but better..thank you christy

  5. Hi Christy,
    I read your question on the Torani syrups,you can also find them in World Market
    for cheaper than Amazon.Have a great day!
    Rose

  6. I’ll have y’all know that my not quite 11 year old son scoffed at this recipe. However, I knew right away it was a winner. I found some Torani vanilla syrup at a local store, on sale, for under four bucks a bottle. I can only imagine how good it is with coconut but there was none on the shelf. I’m using regular syrup and Dr. Pepper and guess who’s beggin’, “Make me one, please, Mama!”? Yup. It just goes to show, Mother knows best. 😉 Thank you for another great recipe, Miss Christy!

  7. We buy our Torani sugar-free syrups at World Market they have a huge selection including some seasonal flavors, like pumpkin in regular and sugar-free in the fall.

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