My parents are both from Southern Utah so I understand the love of soda that permeates that part of the country. Recently, I made Erika stop while driving to California, and check the joint out. She basically told me we need to open one.
Swig became a blip on my radar when I heard they serve a drink called a Dirty Dr. Pepper.
(Screeeeeech . . . ) Wha? A Dirty Dr. Pepper you say?!
The "dirty" is coconut. You better believe I immediately jumped in the car and headed to Sonic to get myself one.
It was everything I've ever dreamed of and more.
Now, sodas and syrup aren't a new concept. They are, however, a concept that deserves some attention. I've been adding cherry and vanilla to sodas for years. Erika is a huge fan of Vanilla Dr. Pepper from Sonic. When I was prego with my youngest, I drank Vanilla Fanta Orange every day. Until I got gestational diabetes! Stinking 'betes.
However, adding coconut? Oh, this is a treat.
But wait. There's more. Torani makes SUGAR-FREE coconut. Diet Dr. Pepper with sugar-free coconut? This is the salvation of dieters everywhere, peeps.
I may or may not have gotten "Hey Megan" addicted to the stuff as well. So addicted that she contemplates stopping by my house just to get a shot of sugar-free coconut for her Diet Coke. When you develop an unhealthy habit, don't say I didn't warn you.
The key to mixing soda and syrup is finding your preferred ratio. I personally like 1 ounce of syrup to every 8 ounces of soda. Sometimes a little more. In case you are wondering, an ounce is either 1/8 cup or 3 squirts using the Torani pump. Yeah, I make the little beauties a lot.
In the interest of convincing you to buy only three syrups, I've put together the following guide to help you get your dirty soda on. Each flavor comes in regular and sugar-free. Each soda also has a diet version. Do what feels right. But do it. Quick.
Also, be sure to check out the final combo. This combo popped up all over Google and while I haven't tried it yet, I'm about to go hit Sonic. That's right, I love you all so much I'm willing to go get a ridiculous soda. Happy sipping!
Definitely going to give some of these a try.
ReplyDeleteOh my heavens... I want a dirty dr pepper ASAP!
ReplyDeleteErin.... the vanilla dr. pepper is to. die. for. I seriously have had one a day for the past month and a half. It completely has blown my New Years Resolution of no soda this year out of the water, but it's sooooo worth it! Definitely get one ASAP.
ReplyDeleteAHH! Those look deeeelish. I must make some for the husband
ReplyDeleteI have been hooked on Coconut DDP for a few weeks now. It's amazing in every way. The hubs is totally complaining about how much money I give to Sonic. I should probably invest in the sugar free coconut syrup. Where do you get yours?
ReplyDeleteI get my syrup at World Market. I can tell you that the location on 183 by Toys R Us has a better selection than the location in Round Rock. For those who don't live in Austin, you can buy it from Torani online.
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