Three Dutch Bros sodas on a wooden table, showcasing vibrant flavors in a cozy cafe setting.

Best Dutch Bros Soda: Guide to Flavors, Recipes, and More

A Dutch Bros Soda isn’t your typical canned soft drink. It’s a hand-crafted beverage made with sparkling water and flavor syrups, creating a highly customizable, fruity, and fizzy drink.

Unlike their Rebels or coffee, most are naturally caffeine-free, making them a perfect refreshment for any time of day. The magic is in the customization; you can mix syrups, adjust sweetness, and add creamy elements to create a truly unique drink.

Popular Dutch Bros Soda Flavors

A Dutch Bros Soda with a foamy top and a straw on a rustic wooden table in a coffee shop.
A refreshing Dutch Bros Soda, perfect for any day.

⚡️ Electric Berry

Blue Raspberry + Blackberry
A neon-blue stunner that tastes like a melted popsicle from your childhood. Tart blue raspberry zings, while blackberry adds jammy sweetness. Perfect for a taste bud pool party! 🏊‍♂️

🌩️ Aftershock

Strawberry + Peach + Coconut
A triple threat! Juicy strawberry and ripe peach crash into creamy coconut for a fruity, luxe sip. Think tropical smoothie… but fizzy! 🍓🥥

🏝️ Treasure Island

Coconut + Lime + Tropical Fruit
Sip this and you’re beachside. Velvety coconut, punchy lime, and mango-pineapple vibes tie it together. Caffeine-free—crush three and nap! 🌴🍈

🌈 Double Rainbro

Strawberry + Peach + Coconut + Lime
Aftershock’s bold cousin. Lime cuts the sweetness like a lifeguard whistle, balancing strawberry, peach, and coconut. Tropical with sass! 🍑💦

🌌 Galaxy Fish

Passion Fruit + Blackberry + Coconut
The wildcard! Tangy passion fruit and earthy blackberry swirl with coconut’s mellow finish. A flavor nebula—complex and addictive! 🐟✨

Why the hype?

  • Customization reigns: Swap syrups, add cream, or dial down the sugar—no request is too wild.
  • Budget-friendly: Small sodas start at 2, 4, and up to refreshers.
  • Fan-approved: A 4.5-star average on review sites isn’t just luck, it’s a testament to those first-sip grins.

The secret menu? Want creamy? Add a soft top. Need energy? Swap in a Rebel base.

🍓 Real Fruit Flavors, No Artificial Overload

Dutch Bros uses fruit-forward syrups to create vibrant flavors. Options like Electric Berry (blue raspberry and lime) and Unicorn Blood (strawberry, almond, and white chocolate) provide a refreshing taste without sugar and dyes.

🛠️ Customization at Its Core

Dutch Bros encourages personalization, allowing customers to tailor their drinks to their preferences:

  • Mix & Match: Combine up to three syrups to create unique flavor profiles
  • Cream It Up: Add half-and-half for a velvety Italian soda vibe
  • Sugar-Free Options: Choose from over 10 sugar-free syrups, including peach and vanilla

💨 Fizz That Lasts

The foundation of every Dutch Bros soda is sparkling water with a robust fizz that endures from the first sip to the last. For an extra effervescent experience, customers can request their drink “extra fizzy”.

🔐 Secret Menu Delights

Secret menu offers adventurous combinations that regulars swear by:

  • Shark Attack: Blue raspberry, coconut, lime, and pomegranate drizzle
  • Ocean Water Rebel: Blue raspberry, coconut, and lime syrups
  • Lemon Berry Soda: Refreshing combination of lemon and sweet berries

💰 Value That Speaks Volumes

Feature Dutch Bros Starbucks Sonic
Base Price (Small) $2.75 $4.00 $3.00
Customization 3+ syrups, cream Limited add-ons Basic flavor swaps
Sugar-Free Options 10+ syrups 2-3 options Rare

Craft Your Perfect Dutch Bros Soda

Your soda, your rules! Turn every sip into a masterpiece with these customization steps.

Step 1: Pick Your Base Flavor

Set the vibe with a core flavor:

Fruity: Electric Berry, Strawberry, Passion Fruit
Tropical: Treasure Island, Double Rainbro
Creamy: Coconut or Vanilla for a smooth start

Step 2: Layer on the Syrups

Stack up to three syrups for a flavor explosion:

  • Peach + Blue Raspberry: Sweet meets tart
  • Strawberry + Coconut + Lime: Tropical citrus vibe
  • Blackberry + Almond: Earthy and nutty

Step 3: Dial the Sweetness

Tweak the sweetness to your liking:

  • Full Sweetness: Max candy-like joy
  • Half-Sweet: Balances tart and sugar
  • Sugar-Free: Try Strawberry Zero or Peach Light

Step 4: Cream It Up (Or Don’t)

Choose your texture:

  • Italian Soda Style: Add half-and-half for silkiness
  • Soft Top: Fluffy sweet cream topping
  • Barebones: Keep it crisp and dairy-free

Step 5: Mix Master Favorites

Try these fan-favorite combos:

Custom Creation Flavors Vibe
Solar Flare Electric Berry + Peach Sweet-tart fireworks
Mermaid Tears Treasure Island + Blue Raspberry Oceanic with a neon twist
Midnight Snack Coconut + Blackberry + Vanilla Dessert in a cup

Ready to sip your creation? Head to Dutch Bros and mix it up!

The Golden Rule

There’s no wrong way to customize. Do you want a Passion Fruit Soda with hazelnuts and extra lime? Do it. Do you want a Double Rainbro that has half the sweetness and a soft top? Go wild. The baristas are obsessed with these requests, and the more bizarre they are, the better.

DIY Soda Recipes

Why wait in a drive-thru line when you can channel your inner barista at home? Recreate Dutch Bros’ fizzy magic with these foolproof recipes, no fancy gear needed.

A Electric Berry DIY recipe on a wooden table.

⚡ Electric Berry DIY

Blue raspberry + blackberry = pure nostalgia

Total Time: 3 minutes
Serving Size: 1 glass
Tools Needed: Tall glass, spoon

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz blue raspberry syrup (Torani or Monin)
  • 0.5 oz blackberry syrup
  • 8 oz chilled sparkling water (Topo Chico or LaCroix)
  • Ice

Steps:

  1. Fill a tall glass halfway with ice.
  2. Pour in blue raspberry and blackberry syrups.
  3. Gently top with sparkling water.
  4. Stir softly—no aggressive fizz-murdering.

Pro Tip: Chill your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes beforehand. Crisp city.

A Aftershock DIY recipe on a wooden table.

🌴 Aftershock DIY

Strawberry + peach + coconut = vacation in a cup

Total Time: 4 minutes
Serving Size: 1 glass
Tools Needed: Tall glass, bar spoon

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz strawberry syrup
  • 0.5 oz peach syrup
  • 0.5 oz coconut syrup (or coconut cream for a creamier texture)
  • 8 oz sparkling water
  • Ice

Steps:

  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. Layer in strawberry, peach, and coconut syrups.
  3. Slowly pour in the sparkling water—preserve the bubbles.
  4. Stir once clockwise (because vibes matter).

Pro Tip: Swap syrup for coconut cream to turn it into a beach-day float.

Budget Hack

Mix 1 part syrup to 3 parts sparkling water. Adjust to taste—no Dutch Bros math degree required.

Mix-It-Up Ideas

CravingSyrup ComboSparkling Water Base
Tropical SunrisePassion fruit + mangoLime LaCroix
Berry CreamsicleStrawberry + vanillaPlain seltzer
Midnight FizzBlackberry + almondCoconut Waterloo

Dutch Bros Sodas: Nutritional Guide

🔥 Calorie Count (Large Size)

Electric Berry:
~340 calories (same as a slice of cheesecake)
Medium:
~250 calories
Small:
~170 calories
Sugar-Free Options:
Cut 50–70% of calories (e.g., Large Strawberry Zero ≈ 80 calories)

Treat it like dessert—with bubbles.

🍬 Sugar Levels

A medium soda can hit 50g of sugar—equal to 2 candy bars.

Smart hacks:

  • Sugar-free syrups (strawberry, peach, coconut, etc.)
  • Half-sweet request = half the syrup, less sugar

🥥 Dairy-Free & Vegan Tips

  • Avoid Soft Top (contains dairy)
  • Use plant-based milks (oat or almond) instead of half-and-half
  • Tropical Sodas (like passion fruit + coconut) are dairy-free and vegan by default

⚠️ Allergen Alert

  • Syrups may contain nut traces
  • Soft Top = dairy
  • Flag your allergies—baristas can offer swaps

Smart Swaps at a Glance

Dietary NeedWhat to OrderCalorie Save
Low SugarSugar-free syrup + sparkling water~200 calories
VeganFruit-based, no Soft TopFull vegan joy
Dairy-FreeCoconut syrup, no creamFizz, no dairy
A sales graph of Best Dutch Bros soda.
Soda Sales Growth (2019 vs. 2023)
Soda Sales: 30% ($289.7M in 2023)
Other Sales: 70% ($676.1M in 2023)
In 2019, sodas were 15% of $567M revenue ($85M). By 2023, they doubled to 30% of $965.8M!,
Dutch Bros Soda Sales Surge
Back in 2019, Dutch Bros’ sodas were the underdog, just 15% of their $567 million revenue. By 2023, they were stealing the spotlight, hitting 30% of a whopping $965.8 million, fueled by TikTok hype—like that Unicorn Blood video with 2 million views! The soda love’s still growing, with 2024’s company-operated shops bringing in $1.17 billion and total revenue reaching $1.45 billion by Q2 2025, a 32.6% leap from 2023.
Soda Sales: 30% ($289.7M in 2023)
Other Sales: 70% ($676.1M in 2023)
Soda sales doubled from 15% ($85M) in 2019 to 30% ($289.7M) in 2023, and the vibe’s still buzzing in 2025!

Dutch Bros Soda Culture

Limited-edition drops like Spooky Apple in October, Frosted Flurries in December, and Mango Tango in summer vanish fast 80% of shops run out within two weeks.

The “secret menu” thrives on fan invention, with hits like the Dino Egg Soda pulling 500+ daily orders. Even the cups get a twist: fully recyclable, paired with tree-planting for every app download.

A color infographic about Dutch Bros Sustainability initiatives.

FAQs

Yes, you can. Just ask for different flavors, add a soft top, or change the sweetness to make it your own.

Most of the flavored sodas don’t, but if you add Rebel energy drink or tea as a base, then they do.

It’s a creamy whipped topping that tastes like melted vanilla ice cream, often added on sodas and iced drinks.

Yes, they do. Their “Dutch Sodas” are sparkling sodas mixed with flavored syrups and optional toppings.

It’s basically sparkling water with your choice of flavors, sometimes finished with cream or a soft top.

A dirty soda is just a flavored soda with cream mixed in—rich, fizzy, and smooth all at once.

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