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Midnight Malibu Dirty Soda

A visually stunning, viral dirty soda featuring dark soda, tropical coconut syrup, deep cherry flavor, and a rich, mesmerizing cream swirl.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Beverage, Drink, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beverage Base
  • 1 cup ice pebble or crushed preferred
  • 8 oz dark soda Cola or Dr. Pepper, chilled
  • 1 oz coconut syrup
  • 1 oz dark cherry or blackberry syrup
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream or coconut cream
  • 1 wedge lime optional, for squeezing
  • 1 maraschino cherry for garnish

Equipment

  • Tall Glass
  • Straw
  • Long Spoon

Method
 

  1. Fill a tall glass completely to the brim with pebble or crushed ice.
  2. Pour the coconut syrup and dark cherry (or blackberry) syrup directly over the ice.
  3. Slowly pour the cold dark soda into the glass, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
  4. If using, squeeze the fresh lime wedge over the drink and give the mixture a very gentle stir.
  5. Slowly pour the heavy cream over the top of the drink, allowing it to cascade and swirl down into the dark soda. Do not stir.
  6. Garnish with a maraschino cherry on top, add a straw, and serve immediately.

Notes

For an adult version, substitute the coconut syrup with 1.5 oz of Malibu Coconut Rum. For a dairy-free version, use full-fat canned coconut milk instead of heavy cream.