My Dirty Soda Era Has Begun! 🥤💕
Okay, y’all… I have recently discovered something that apparently has been happening everywhere, and somehow I was late to the party. 😂
Dirty sodas!
I don’t know where I’ve been, but I have discovered that I really like them. There’s just something about taking a regular diet soda, adding a fun flavored syrup, maybe a little cream, and turning it into something that feels like a special treat.
And the best part for me right now is that I already have several syrups sitting at home!
I have chocolate coconut macaroon, salted caramel, caramel pecan, and hazelnut, and I will be adding vanilla syrup to my collection soon. So instead of going out and spending money every time I want one, I’m going to experiment with what I already have in my pantry.
That’s one of the reasons I wanted to write all of these combinations down. I know myself. I’ll make something I absolutely love, and six months from now I’ll be standing in my kitchen thinking, “Now what in the world did I put in that drink?” 😂
So here is my little dirty soda recipe collection for future Karen!
🥤 Diet Coke Creations
Chocolate Coconut Caramel Dream
Diet Coke + chocolate coconut macaroon syrup + salted caramel syrup + optional splash of cream.
Salted Caramel Coke
Diet Coke + salted caramel syrup + vanilla syrup + optional cream.
Caramel Pecan Coke
Diet Coke + caramel pecan syrup + vanilla syrup + optional cream.
Chocolate Hazelnut Coke
Diet Coke + chocolate coconut macaroon syrup + hazelnut syrup + optional cream.
Vanilla Caramel Coke
Diet Coke + vanilla syrup + salted caramel syrup + optional cream.
🍋 Diet Sprite Creations
Salted Caramel Vanilla Sprite
Diet Sprite + vanilla syrup + salted caramel syrup + optional cream.
Coconut Vanilla Sprite
Diet Sprite + chocolate coconut macaroon syrup + vanilla syrup + optional cream.
Caramel Pecan Cream Sprite
Diet Sprite + caramel pecan syrup + vanilla syrup + a splash of cream.
Hazelnut Vanilla Sprite
Diet Sprite + hazelnut syrup + vanilla syrup + optional cream.
🥤 Diet Dr Pepper Creations
Chocolate Coconut Dr Pepper
Diet Dr Pepper + chocolate coconut macaroon syrup + optional cream.
Caramel Pecan Dr Pepper
Diet Dr Pepper + caramel pecan syrup + vanilla syrup + optional cream.
Salted Caramel Dr Pepper
Diet Dr Pepper + salted caramel syrup + vanilla syrup + optional cream.
Chocolate Hazelnut Dr Pepper
Diet Dr Pepper + chocolate coconut macaroon syrup + hazelnut syrup + optional cream.
And then there’s my Kitchen Sink Dr Pepper… because sometimes you just have to see what happens. 😂
Diet Dr Pepper + a little vanilla + a little salted caramel + a little caramel pecan + maybe some cream.
Who knows? It could be amazing. It could be a disaster. Either way, I’ll have fun finding out!
A Little Treat for Myself ❤️
I think there’s something to be said for treating ourselves every once in a while. It doesn’t have to be expensive. It doesn’t have to be fancy. And it certainly doesn’t have to be something we do every single day.
Sometimes it’s just a fun drink in a pretty cup.
Since I’m using diet soda, these are a way for me to enjoy a sweet-tasting treat without drinking regular sugary soda. And I can also look for sugar-free syrups when I want to reduce the added sugar even more. Of course, I’ll still check the labels because different syrups can have very different ingredients and nutrition information.
For me, this is really about enjoying the little things.
So today is all about dirty sodas that I plan on making in my future, using what I already have on hand. I have a feeling I’m going to have some winners—and probably a few combinations that make me say, “Well…we won’t be doing THAT again.” 😂
And that’s okay!
Life is about trying new things, finding what makes us happy, and giving ourselves permission to enjoy a little treat along the way.
Now I’ve just got to decide which one I’m going to make first. 🥤💕
Thank you for taking a look at my blog and coming along on all of my little adventures.
Be safe, be well, and cheers!
Karen ❤️
