Dirty Coke Recipe
This Dirty Coke Recipe combines the sweet, fizzy flavor of Diet Coke with the tropical flavors of Coconut Cream Coffee Mate and fresh lime juice, along with the sweetness of Maraschino cherries, to create a drink reminiscent of an ice cream float. It’s incredibly easy to make and super refreshing.
When the weather is warm and the sun is out, there’s nothing better than a refreshing drink to really hit the spot. We love making special drinks for friends and family when they visit to keep everyone refreshed and having a good time!
When we host parties, drinks like this RumChata root beer float are always on hand for the grownups, and we love serving a cold, refreshingly sweet black cow float to the kids so they don’t miss out on the flavor and fun.
Our newest recipe combines the sensibilities of a float with the tropical flavors of coconut and lime to create a fizzy, refreshing drink that’s ready in minutes and a hit with young and old alike. One sip of this dirty Coke recipe will have everyone asking for another glass!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: It only takes five simple ingredients to make these drinks, and one of them is ice! You’ll find everything in one quick trip to your grocery store.
- Easy: This recipe is as easy as pouring everything into a glass and mixing it up. That’s it!
- Refreshing: Every sip of this dirty Coke is fizzy, refreshing, and full of sweet, tropical flavor.
- Customizable: You can easily adjust this recipe to make it your own.
- Perfect for Parties: The combination of ease and refreshing flavor makes this the perfect drink for serving a crowd at parties.
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
If, for some reason, you can’t find Coconut Cream Coffee Mate, just choose any coconut coffee creamer brand.
Variations
- Diet Coke: You can use any dark soda you’d like for this recipe. Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer, and the like all work very well and give the drink a different flavor profile.
- Creamer: Use different creamers to create all kinds of variations. Vanilla, coconut, pumpkin spice, and any others work with the flavor of the soda to create delicious variations.
- Lime: Use fresh lemon juice for a brighter citrus note.
- Classic Float: Use a scoop of coconut ice cream in place of the creamer to create a float variation.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Fill the glass halfway with ice. Then, add enough Diet Coke to fill the glass 3/4 full.
- Add a generous splash of Coffee Mate and add the juice of half a lemon. Stir to blend and top with a Maraschino cherry.
Expert Tips
- Chill all your drink ingredients for the most refreshing dirty Coke.
- Choose a lime that is heavy and brightly colored with no marring or dark spots. It should be firm but slightly yield to gentle pressure.
- This dirty Coke recipe is best when freshly made, so prepare it as needed for guests rather than in batches.
- Use large 16 to 20-ounce glasses to ensure you have plenty of room for the ingredients and to stir them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
A dirty Coke is a soda-based drink made with soda (usually Coca-Cola), flavored syrups or coffee creamer, and a splash of lime juice. It was first made in Utah and rocketed to fame thanks to social media.
While a dirty Coke is traditionally made with Coca-Cola, you can use any dark soda, like Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, root beer, or any of your favorite brands.
Technically, you can, but it’s not recommended. Like a plain soda, dirty Coke will go flat, resulting in a drink without that signature fizz. It’s not very good.
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📖Recipe
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Dirty Coke Recipe
Equipment
- large serving glass
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Coke
- 3 tablespoons Coconut Cream Coffee Creamer
- 1 fresh Lime – to squeeze for Juice
- Ice
- Maraschino Cherries – to garnish
Instructions
- Fill the glass about half way full with the ice cubes.
- Pour the Diet Coke in the Glass, and fill about 3/4 full.
- Add a generous splash of the Coffee Creamer, cut the Lime in half, and squeeze a little in the Glass.
- Stir to blend, and add a Maraschino Cherry on top.
- Serve, and Enjoy!
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
