What is the ‘dirty soda’ trend on TikTok?

WHILE she may be known for her album Sour, Olivia Rodrigo started a TikTok trend that's totally sweet to the tastebuds.

The singer took a Utah tradition and made it a global sensation.

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What is the 'dirty soda' trend on TikTok?

A dirty soda is a staple of Utah-based soda shops, but most people probably have the ingredients for one in their fridge already.

It includes soda mixed with a creamy base (like milk, ice cream, coconut creamer, or coffee creamer) and then some extras, like fruit or purees.

It's like an ice cream float, but in a cup, and already blended together.

The craze is taking over ever since Olivia Rodrigo was tagged in a photo outside of a soda shop with a large cup in her hand.

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Naturally, the singer's fans started to search for Swig, whose claims they are the "home of the dirty soda."

This terminology caused fans to dig even deeper into what that meant.

Now, fans are sharing their own recipes to get a dirty soda at national chains like .

What's the connection between dirty sodas and Utah?

Utah is made up of a majority of religious Mormon residents, who are prohibited to have alcohol, tobacco, and even coffee or tea.

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However, they aren't prohibited from getting their caffeine and sugar fix through other means - enter: dirty soda.

Instead of grabbing a cup of Starbucks on their way to work, many in Utah will stop by Swig or their competitor Sodalicious,

An article in went as far as to say that: "besides the obvious sugar rush that dirty soda provides, these shops seem to have assumed the dual role of the morning Starbucks fix and the happy hour gathering spot for a population denied both of these indulgences."

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How can I make my own dirty soda?

Here are a few recipes to get you started:

The Dirty Dr Pepper:

• Half a cup of ice
• 2 tbs coconut syrup
• 1/2 lime (squeezed)
• Fill cup with Dr Pepper
• 2 tbs coconut cream (optional)
• 2 tbs half & half (optional)

The Raspberry Dream:

• Half a cup of ice
• 2 tbs coconut syrup
• Fill cup with Dr Pepper
• 2 tbs raspberry puree
• 2 tbs half & half (optional)

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The Cherry Limeade:

• Half a cup of ice
• 2 tbs cherry syrup
• 1/2 lime (squeezed)
• Fill cup with Sprite
• 2 tbs half & half (optional)