Coconut Lime Dirty Soda Recipe
This coconut lime dirty soda recipe layers cold soda, thick coconut cream, and fresh lime into a creamy, fizzy drink that's ready in about 5 minutes -- no shaker, no blender, just a slow pour.
Servings 1 glass
Calories 190kcal
Cost $3
Equipment
- 1 Tall glass (16 oz) pre-chilled
- 1 Cold spoon for slow pour
Ingredients
For the Coconut Lime Dirty Soda
- 12 oz cold Sprite or Dr Pepper
- 2 tbsp full-fat coconut cream thick layer from top of refrigerated can -- not coconut milk
- 1/2 lime freshly juiced
- ice as needed
- 1 lime wheel for garnish
- 1 tsp toasted coconut flakes for garnish, optional
Instructions
Prep the Glass
- Place your glass in the freezer for 5 minutes before building the drink. A cold glass slows carbonation loss significantly.
- Fill the chilled glass nearly to the top with ice.
- Squeeze half a lime over the ice. Use fresh lime only -- bottled juice has an off note with coconut cream.
Build and Garnish
- Tilt the glass slightly and pour the cold Sprite or Dr Pepper down the inner wall, leaving 1 inch at the top. Pouring gently against the wall preserves carbonation.
- Hold a cold spoon just above the soda surface. Spoon the coconut cream over the back of the spoon so it flows onto the drink slowly. Adding it too fast collapses the bubbles.
- Let the drink sit for a few seconds without stirring. The cream should sit as a cloud on top before it starts to fold into the soda.
- Set the lime wheel on the rim and sprinkle the toasted coconut flakes over the cream layer.
- Do not stir. Serve right away -- carbonation is at its best in the first few minutes, and the cream folds in naturally as you drink.
Notes
Pre-chill the glass -- this is the most important step for keeping the drink fizzy.
Use the thick cream from the top of a refrigerated can. Coconut milk is too thin and won't layer.
For a lighter pour, use 1 tbsp coconut cream instead of 2.
