Dirty Sprite: 8 Lemon-Lime Dirty Soda Recipes That Steal the Show

If Coke is the dependable one, Sprite is the flirt. It's clear, it's bubbly and it makes every syrup you add look gorgeous. Pour raspberry into Sprite and it blushes pink. Add peach and it glows gold. Add cream and it turns into something soft and dreamy.

These work with any lemon-lime soda, including Sprite, 7UP, Starry or the store brand. Build each one in a 24 oz cup packed with pebble ice: syrup first, about 12 oz soda, then cream on top.

1. Raspberry Coconut Dirty Sprite

The pink one everyone posts. It's sweet, a little tart and so pretty.

• 1 oz raspberry syrup
• ½ oz coconut syrup
• 12 oz Sprite
• 1 oz half-and-half
• Fresh raspberries

Our Raspberry Coconut Fizz is the full version.

2. The Dirty Shirley

Grenadine, lime and cherries, made creamy. It's a Shirley Temple that grew up.

• 1 oz grenadine
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• 12 oz Sprite
• 1 oz vanilla cream
• Three maraschino cherries

See the build at Dirty Shirley.

3. Peaches and Cream

Soft, golden and sweet like a summer evening.

• 1¼ oz peach syrup
• 12 oz Sprite
• 1 oz half-and-half
• Thin peach slice

Get the details at Peaches and Cream.

4. Strawberry Shortcake

Dessert, but make it fizzy.

• 1 oz strawberry syrup
• ½ oz vanilla syrup
• 12 oz Sprite
• 1 oz heavy cream
• Crushed shortbread on top if you're feeling extra

Our Strawberry Shortcake has the crumb rim.

5. Pink Lemonade Cloud

Sprite and pink lemonade, topped with a cloud of cold foam.

• 3 oz pink lemonade
• ½ oz raspberry syrup
• 9 oz Sprite
• Vanilla cold foam on top

See Pink Lemonade Cloud.

6. Mango Passion Dirty Sprite

Tropical without trying too hard.

• ¾ oz mango syrup
• ½ oz passion fruit syrup
• 12 oz Sprite
• 1 oz coconut cream

7. Lavender Lemon Cream

Floral and soft, the most elegant drink on the list.

• ¾ oz lavender syrup
• ½ oz fresh lemon juice
• 12 oz Sprite
• 1 oz half-and-half

Our Lavender Lemon Cream is the one to make for brunch.

8. Skinny Dirty Sprite Zero

Light enough for every day.

• 1 oz sugar-free raspberry or peach syrup
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• 12 oz Sprite Zero Sugar
• 1 oz unsweetened coconut milk

Sprite vs. 7UP vs. Starry for dirty soda

Honestly, they're close. Sprite is a little sharper and more lime-forward. 7UP is a little softer and sweeter. Starry sits in between. If your syrup is very sweet, like grenadine or birthday cake, go with Sprite. If it's tart, like raspberry or lemon, 7UP smooths it out.

FAQ

What is a dirty Sprite?

A dirty Sprite is Sprite with a flavored syrup and a splash of cream or coconut cream. Raspberry and coconut is the most popular combo.

What syrups go with Sprite?

Raspberry, peach, strawberry, grenadine, mango and coconut all work. Because Sprite is clear and light, fruit syrups shine.

Can kids drink dirty Sprite?

Yes. Sprite is caffeine-free, and dirty sodas are non-alcoholic, which makes the Dirty Shirley and Strawberry Shortcake big hits at kids' parties.

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Make the pink one first. Then go back for the Dirty Shirley. You know you want to.