Recipe · 16 oz

Dirty Cherry Cola

The best-known dirty soda: spiced cherry cola, coconut syrup, a splash of half & half and fresh lime.

  • 3 mintime
  • 16 ozserves 1
  • Yescaffeine
  • Dairyas written

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Ingredients

  • 12 ozspiced cherry cola, cold
  • 1 ozcoconut syrup
  • 1 ozhalf & half
  • Pebble or crushed ice

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Steps

  1. 1Add the syrup to an empty 16 oz cup.
  2. 2Fill the cup to the top with pebble ice.
  3. 3Pour the spiced cherry cola slowly down the side.
  4. 4Float the half & half over the back of a spoon. Don't stir; let it bloom.
  5. 5Wide straw. First sip from the bottom.

Variations

  • Swap the topper for popping boba.
  • Try vanilla instead of coconut.
  • Go bigger: freeze-dried fruit on top for texture.

FAQ

Does the Dirty Cherry Cola have caffeine?

Yes, from the spiced cherry cola. Use a caffeine-free version of the soda if you want none.

How do I make the Dirty Cherry Cola sugar-free?

Use zero-sugar spiced cherry cola and sugar-free coconut syrup. Most big syrup brands sell sugar-free versions.

Can I make it dairy-free?

Yes. Use coconut cream, or make the foam with chilled barista oat milk.

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