If caramel apples are one of your favorite fall treats, you are going to love this Caramel Apple Dirty Soda! It has all those sweet, crisp, creamy caramel apple flavors we love, but in a fun drink that's ready in just a couple of minutes.
This easy dirty soda starts with a Bloom Apple energy drink and gets dressed up with salted caramel sauce and sweet cream creamer. Add a fresh apple slice and another drizzle of caramel over the top, and you have the perfect little fall afternoon pick-me-up.
It's sweet, creamy, fizzy, and tastes like fall in a glass!
The Perfect Fall Dirty Soda
I love coming up with seasonal dirty soda recipes because there are so many fun flavor combinations you can create.
During the summer, I tend to reach for tropical and fruity flavors, but once fall rolls around, I want everything apple, pumpkin, maple, cinnamon, and caramel.
That's how this Caramel Apple Dirty Soda came about.
I started with an Apple Bloom energy drink, which gives the drink that crisp, fruity apple flavor. Then I added salted caramel sauce because, obviously, you can't have a caramel apple drink without caramel!
A splash of sweet cream creamer brings everything together and gives the drink that signature creamy dirty soda finish.
And the best part? You only need three main ingredients.
Ingredients for Caramel Apple Dirty Soda
To make this easy fall drink, you'll need:
- 1 can Bloom Apple energy drink
- 1 to 2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sweet cream creamer
- Ice
- Fresh apple slice for garnish
You can easily adjust the caramel and creamer depending on how sweet and creamy you like your dirty sodas.
How to Make a Caramel Apple Dirty Soda
Start by filling a tall glass with ice.
Drizzle some of the salted caramel sauce around the inside of the glass. This is optional, but it makes the drink look extra pretty and gives you little pockets of caramel flavor as you sip.
Pour the Bloom Apple energy drink over the ice.
Slowly pour the sweet cream creamer over the top. I love watching the creamer swirl down into the apple drink before stirring everything together.
Add another drizzle of salted caramel sauce over the top.
Finish your drink with a fresh apple slice tucked onto the rim of the glass.
Give everything a good stir before drinking so the caramel, apple, and sweet cream flavors combine.
What Does a Caramel Apple Dirty Soda Taste Like?
Think of a creamy caramel apple with a fizzy twist.
The apple energy drink provides the bright, crisp apple flavor while the salted caramel adds sweetness and a little salty contrast. The sweet cream creamer softens everything and makes the drink taste rich and almost dessert-like.
It's definitely on the sweeter side, so if you don't like super-sweet drinks, start with a smaller amount of caramel sauce. You can always add more.
Make It Extra Caramel-y
If caramel is your favorite part of a caramel apple, don't be shy with it!
Drizzle caramel around the inside of your glass before adding the ice and then add another drizzle over the finished drink.
You can also dip or coat the apple garnish in caramel before placing it on the glass for an extra little treat.
For a salted caramel version, sprinkle the tiniest pinch of flaky sea salt over the caramel drizzle.
A Fun Drink for Fall
This Caramel Apple Dirty Soda would be such a fun drink to make while decorating for fall, watching your favorite cozy movie, or spending an afternoon baking.
You could even turn it into a fall dirty soda bar for a girls' night or fall party. Set out different creamers, caramel sauce, apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and other toppings and let everyone create their own drink.
If you're already a dirty soda fan, this is one you'll definitely want to add to your fall drink rotation.
Tips for the Best Dirty Soda
Make sure your energy drink is well chilled before making your dirty soda. This keeps the ice from melting too quickly and watering down the drink.
Pouring the creamer in last also gives you that beautiful swirled dirty soda look. Snap your pictures before stirring!
And don't skip that apple slice and final caramel drizzle. It takes a super-simple drink and makes it feel like a special fall treat.
More Fall Drink Ideas
If you're loving this Caramel Apple Dirty Soda, fall is the perfect time to experiment with more seasonal dirty soda combinations. Apple pairs especially well with caramel, vanilla, maple, cinnamon, and even a little pumpkin spice.
You could also swap the sweet cream creamer for vanilla creamer if that's what you have on hand.
However you make it, this Caramel Apple Dirty Soda is an easy way to enjoy one of fall's most classic flavor combinations — no sticky caramel apple required!
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Caramel Apple Dirty Soda
This Caramel Apple Dirty Soda is the perfect fall drink! Made with a crisp apple energy drink, salted caramel sauce, and sweet cream creamer, it's a sweet, creamy, and fizzy treat that tastes just like a caramel apple in a glass.
Ingredients
- 1 can Bloom Apple energy drink
- 1–2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 2–3 tablespoons sweet cream creamer
- Ice
- 1 fresh apple slice, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Drizzle the salted caramel sauce around the inside of the glass.
- Pour the Bloom Apple energy drink over the ice.
- Slowly add the sweet cream creamer, allowing it to swirl into the drink.
- Drizzle a little more salted caramel sauce over the top.
- Garnish with a fresh apple slice. Stir gently before enjoying!
Notes
For a sweeter drink, add an extra drizzle of salted caramel sauce. If you prefer a creamier dirty soda, increase the sweet cream creamer to taste.
Serve immediately while the drink is cold and fizzy. For an extra fall touch, add a light sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 243Total Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 114mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 4gSugar: 52gProtein: 2g
