The Dirty Soda Craze: Why Everyone Loves Fizzy Drinks

Featuring Sweet Rolled Tacos, Orem, UT

Utah's beverage scene has been bubbling with excitement over a unique concoction known as the dirty soda. This delightful twist on traditional sodas has captured the hearts (and taste buds) of many, especially here in Orem. At Sweet Rolled Tacos, we're proud to offer a diverse selection of these fizzy delights, perfectly complementing our signature ice cream tacos.

What Is a Dirty Soda?

These mixed drinks are a creative blend that starts with a base soda—like Dr. Pepper, Coke, or 7-Up—and is enhanced with flavored syrups, creams, and sometimes fresh fruits or purees. Think of it as a customizable, alcohol-free mocktail that offers a burst of flavor in every sip.

This trend gained traction in Utah and quickly became a beloved part of local foodie culture. Learn more about its origins and rise in popularity here:
Visit Utah - “Utah, Home of Dirty Soda”
https://www.visitutah.com/articles/utah-home-of-dirty-soda

How Are Dirty Sodas Made?

Creating the perfect blended soda is part art, part science. Here’s the basic formula:

1. Pick Your Base: Start with a classic soda like Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, or 7-Up.
2. Add Flavor: Choose from syrups like coconut, raspberry, vanilla, or fruit purees.
3. Cream It Up: Add coconut cream, half-and-half, or flavored cream to add smooth texture.
4. Top It Off: Garnish with fresh lime, cherries, or additional fruit for a pop of freshness.

Want a visual walk-through? Check out this feature from AllRecipes:
AllRecipes - “What Is Dirty Soda?”
https://www.allrecipes.com/what-is-dirty-soda-unofficial-drink-of-utah-8715974

Why Are Mixed Sodas So Popular?

There’s a reason this Utah-born beverage has gone viral. A few reasons it continues to trend:

• Cultural Favorite: Many Utahns love mixed fizzy sodas as a fun, alcohol-free alternative to cocktails.
• Highly Customizable: No two mixed sodas are exactly the same—mix and match flavors to suit your vibe.
• Social Media Fuel: With TikTok and Instagram showing off every colorful concoction, the craze has gone national.

For even more background and cultural context:
Wikipedia - “Dirty Soda”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_soda

Perfect for Dining In or On the Go

One of the best things about dirty sodas? They’re incredibly versatile:

• Dining In: Grab a seat at our Orem location and enjoy your soda alongside one of our famous ice cream tacos. It’s a perfect combo.
• On the Go: Need something refreshing during errands or your daily commute? They are ideal for takeout.
• Drive-Thru Convenience: Select Sweet Rolled Tacos locations even feature a drive-thru window—perfect for picking up a dirty soda without leaving your car!

Dirty Sodas at Sweet Rolled Tacos, Orem

Here’s a peek at some of our favorite dirty soda combos on the menu:

• Fan Favorite: Dr. Pepper, coconut cream, raspberry, and coconut
• Peachy-O: Dr. Pepper, peach, and vanilla cream
• Life's a Beach: 7-Up, coconut cream, guava, and fresh lime
• Blue Rizz: White Monster, coconut cream, and blue raspberry
• Delulu: Red Bull, passion fruit, grape, and fresh lime
• Skinny Mom: Diet Coke, fresh lime, and sugar-free coconut
• It's Giving: Diet Mountain Dew, sugar-free pineapple, and sugar-free strawberry
• Slay Queen: Red Bull, pineapple, and strawberry purée
• Skinny Aunt: Diet Dr. Pepper, coconut cream, sugar-free coconut, and sugar-free pineapple
• Mango-Go: Monster, mango purée, and vanilla cream
• Shirley Temple: Diet 7-Up, grenadine, and fresh lime
• Muggle Beer: Root beer, vanilla, butterscotch, and vanilla cream
• Lime Rickey: 7-Up, grape, and fresh lime
• SRT Special: Root beer, vanilla, butterscotch, and vanilla cream
• Frickin' Fresh: Coke, cherry, vanilla, and fresh lime

Come Sip With Us

Whether you're craving a fruity, creamy, or energizing dirty soda, we’ve got your perfect match waiting. Pair it with an ice cream taco for a treat you won't forget.

Dine in, drive through, or take it to go—however you roll, we’ve got the soda to match your mood.

👉 Explore our full menu and find your new favorite:
https://www.sweetrolledtacos.com/sweet-rolled-tacos/menu/

🗺️ Come get a delicious dirty soda for dining in or on the go at Sweet Rolled Tacos!