Cranberry Hot Honey Dirty Soda
Cranberry Hot Honey Dirty Soda
A sweet, spicy, and festive twist on the classic dirty soda!
If you love drinks that balance sweet, spicy, and festive flair, this Cranberry Hot Honey Dirty Soda will become your new holiday obsession.
It’s the kind of drink that feels fancy but comes together in minutes — perfect for cozy nights by the fire or as a signature drink for your Christmas party.
The tangy cranberry juice and bright lemon-lime soda give it a refreshing sparkle, while the hot honey adds a gentle heat that warms you from the inside out.
The cream makes it smooth and dreamy, almost like a dessert in a glass. And that spicy cinnamon-sugar rim? It’s everything. Sweet, fiery, and totally unexpected.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup cranberry juice
- ½ cup lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7UP)
- 1 tablespoon hot honey
- 2 tablespoons cream (half-and-half or heavy cream)
- Spicy cinnamon sugar, for rimming
- Dried cranberries (Craisins), for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the rim:
Mix ground cinnamon, a pinch of cayenne, and a bit of sugar on a small plate. Moisten the rim of your glass with a touch of honey, then dip it into the cinnamon mixture for a spicy-sweet coating. - Mix the drink:
In a glass filled with ice, pour in cranberry juice and lemon-lime soda. Add the hot honey and stir well to combine. - Add cream:
Slowly pour in the cream and give it a gentle swirl. - Garnish and serve:
Top with a few Craisins for color and serve immediately!
This soda is the holiday season in a cup — glowing red, lightly creamy, and full of bold flavor. It’s fun, it’s easy, and it’s the perfect way to impress your guests (or yourself!) with something festive and unique.
Make this once, and it’ll be your new go-to for every celebration from Thanksgiving to New Year’s.
