"Dirty soda has been all the rage in recent years. It originated in Utah, which has a large Mormon population that drinks dirty soda as an alternative to alcohol, coffee, and tea, which are strictly prohibited by their religion. While you can get it ready-made at chains like Swig and Sonic, you can also make dirty soda yourself at home, since most recipes are pretty straightforward. For instance, Sonic's dirty sodas simply add sweet cream, coconut syrup, and lime syrup to soda."
"One Reddit user posted several images of dirty sodas with unpleasant-looking curdled cream in them, expressing that the same thing had happened to a drink they ordered. As users in the comments expressed, this is completely harmless, but it can make the soda look unappealing and affect the texture of the drink (much like cake batter curdling, which happens due to a temperature mistake)."
"All you need to do is regulate the amount of creamer you use in the soda. You should try adding around 1/4 cup of creamer to a full can of soda, as an overabundance of creamer tends to curdle. Too much cream will also affect the flavor of the drink more generally, so it's always a good idea to temper the amount you use regardless."
Dirty soda became popular in Utah as a nonalcoholic alternative favored within the Mormon community. The drink can be purchased at chains or made at home by adding sweet cream, coconut syrup, and lime syrup to soda. Curdling can occur when dairy cream meets the soda's citric acid, causing separation and an unappealing texture. Curdled cream in dirty soda is harmless but alters appearance and mouthfeel. Regulating creamer quantity prevents curdling; about 1/4 cup of creamer per full can of soda is recommended. Excess creamer can also overwhelm flavor.
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