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The viral dirty soda trend gets a sweet twist with this fluffy vanilla cherry Coke recipe. Combining marshmallow fluff, homemade cherry vanilla syrup, and crushed ice, this creamy and fizzy drink offers a fun, refreshing way to elevate your soda experience at home.
Fluffy Vanilla Cherry Coke Dirty Soda Combines Marshmallow Fluff and Cherry Vanilla Syrup for a Creamy Twist
Dirty sodas, the fizzy, creamy concoctions popularized on TikTok, are a delightful mix of soda, syrups, and creamer that deliver a sweet, colorful burst of flavor. These inventive sodas have taken soda shops in the Southwestern U.S. by storm, and the best part is they’re super simple to recreate at home, no matter where you live.
One irresistible example is the fluffy vanilla cherry Coke dirty soda. Mashed said this drink combines marshmallow fluff with homemade Amarena cherry vanilla syrup for a decadent, fruity, and creamy soda experience. The marshmallow fluff melts into the soda, bubbling up like ice cream in a float, while vanilla and cherry combine beautifully with Coke’s classic flavor.
Using crushed ice is critical for the whole soda shop experience. The texture mimics the crunchy "pebble" or "nugget" ice found in many of these soda shops, and it adds a satisfying chew to every sip. You're all set if you can access a nugget ice machine, but regular crushed ice will do just fine.
To create the cherry vanilla syrup, combine granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and Amarena cherries (dark, sweet cherries in syrup) with water. You can also use other cherries, such as Luxardo or maraschino, though sour cherries will result in a tarter flavor. A split vanilla bean can be added to the syrup for an extra vanilla punch. Once the syrup is ready, the next step is to coat your glass with marshmallow fluff—store-bought works excellent, but homemade fluff or flavored versions can also be used.
Top off the glass with cola (diet or regular) or even Dr. Pepper for a twist, then add crushed ice. Stir, sip, and garnish with extra cherries for a final touch.
How to Make Fluffy Vanilla Cherry Coke Dirty Soda:
- Step 1: Boil the syrup ingredients
Combine ¼ cup of water, sugar, vanilla extract, and cherries in a small saucepan.
- Step 2: Mash the cherries
Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 3 minutes on medium-low heat, mashing the cherries as they soften and the syrup thickens.
- Step 3: Strain the cherries (optional)
Strain the syrup to remove the cherry chunks (or keep them for extra texture). Set the syrup aside.
- Step 4: Line glasses with marshmallow fluff
Using a spatula, coat the inside of two glasses with marshmallow fluff.
- Step 5: Crush the ice
Add 2 cups of ice to a plastic bag and crush using a mallet or rolling pin.
- Step 6: Add ice and syrup to glasses
Divide the crushed ice between the glasses and pour in the cherry syrup.
- Step 7: Top with soda
Fill the glasses with your cola of choice.
- Step 8: Stir and enjoy
Mix with a straw, garnish with maraschino cherries, and enjoy your sweet, fizzy treat!
With its rich flavors and creamy texture, this dirty soda will satisfy any craving for a refreshing, creative drink that’s as fun to make as it is to drink.
