Dirty Dr Pepper is a viral drink my whole family loves! This fun treat requires just two ingredients – Dr Pepper and coffee creamer. Pour it over ice and enjoy! It’s so easy to make an indulgent dirty soda at home, so why not give it a try?
![A close-up of an iced dirty Dr Pepper, garnished with a slice of lime on the rim, featuring a straw for sipping.](https://julieblanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dirty-dr-pepper-2.jpg)
If you’re a fan of cream sodas, you’ll be in love with this drink! In fact, if you’ve ever enjoyed a root beer float or a sweet iced coffee, this is something you’ve got to try. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it – and the girls absolutely love making them on the weekends!
Most of the recipes we found in viral videos required three ingredients… soda, syrup and creamer. When we found a bottle of sweetened coconut coffee creamer, I knew it would make this fun drink even easier to create! This might be the easiest recipe I’ve ever shared here, but I couldn’t resist.
Ingredients
- Dr Pepper – Or your favorite soda.
- Coconut Creamer – We used Coffee mate, but you can use any brand you like!
- Lime – Optional addition that is a great burst of citrus flavor.
Variations
- Make a dirty soda with any favorite (dark) carbonated soda. Think classic Coca Cola, diet sodas, flavored Cokes or Dr Pepper, or root beer!
- Customize the calories to fit your needs with a sugar free creamer choice.
- Coconut is the original flavoring for dirty sodas, but you can use other flavored creamers! Try caramel, vanilla and more.
Nugget Ice
Pebble ice is the absolute best for a dirty Dr Pepper! We love our Opal Nugget ice machine, but you can use any kind of crushed ice.
Tip from my Test Kitchen
Alcoholic Version: For an adult dirty Dr Pepper, add a splash of coconut rum or vanilla vodka.
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Dirty Dr Pepper
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Dr Pepper or favorite soda
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Coffee Creamer
- ¼ lime for squeezing into drink and garnish
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass halfway up with ice.
- Add Dr Pepper, leaving 1-2 inches at the top of the glass for creamer.12 ounces Dr Pepper
- Top off with coconut creamer as directed, or to your taste preference.2 tablespoons Coconut Coffee Creamer
- Squeeze a lime wedge over the top (optional) and stir to enjoy!¼ lime
Julie’s Tips
- Make each dirty soda individually! To avoid the soda going flat, mix just before serving rather than making a large batch.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Always use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
- Alcoholic Version: For an adult version, add a splash of coconut rum or vanilla vodka.
Variations
- Dirty Diet Dr Pepper: Use Diet Dr Pepper for a lower-calorie version.
- Dirty Cherry Dr Pepper: Use Cherry Dr Pepper for an added layer of flavor.
- Tropical Twist: Add a splash of pineapple juice for a tropical variation.
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.