A Gut-Loving Twist on the Viral Dirty Soda

Prep time: 5 minutes
Makes: 1 generous serving

What happens when you take the viral dirty soda trend and give it a gut-loving twist?

Meet our Gut Loving Dirty Soda. A creamy, fizzy combination of tart cherry juice, our Beet Spritz, fresh lime and a fluffy vanilla coconut cream topping.

It's sweet, tangy, refreshing and made with real ingredients, including some with pretty interesting science behind them.

And while we can't promise it'll send you straight to sleep (if only!), it's a lovely little evening ritual when you're ready to slow down.

Why We Love These Ingredients

🍒Tart Cherry Juice: Melatonin & Sleep

Did you know tart cherries naturally contain melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate our sleep-wake cycle?

Some small studies have explored tart cherry juice for its potential to improve sleep quality and duration, although results are mixed.

Tart cherries are also rich in polyphenols, plant compounds that interact with our gut microbes.

Our favourite: We love Eden Orchards Tart Cherry Juice for its delicious natural tartness.

🌱Beet Spritz: Fermented Goodness

Our Clover Ferments Beet Spritz is made with traditionally wild-fermented beetroot kvass, sparkling water and real fruit ingredients.

It contains live lactic acid bacteria from fermentation, with no artificial sweeteners, flavours or colours.

And with just 1.8g of sugar per 300ml bottle, it's a lovely low-sugar alternative to conventional fizzy drinks.

🥥 Coconut Cream & Fresh Lime

We're skipping the flavoured syrups and making our creamy topping with coconut cream, vanilla and a little maple syrup.

Fresh lime adds a beautiful citrusy kick that balances the sweetness of the cherry juice.

The Gut & Sleep Connection

Did you know your gut and brain are constantly communicating?

This is known as the gut-brain axis, and emerging research suggests our gut microbes may play a role in sleep regulation, while poor sleep may also influence our gut microbiome.

It's another reminder that looking after our gut, eating a diverse range of plant foods and prioritising good sleep are all connected.

Gut Loving Dirty Soda Recipe:

Ingredients

For the soda

• 70ml tart cherry juice
• 250ml Clover Ferments Beet Spritz
• Ice
• Squeeze of fresh lime juice
• Fresh lime zest, to finish

• ¼ cup cold coconut cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Maple syrup, to taste

Method

1. Make the coconut cream. Whisk together the chilled coconut cream, vanilla and maple syrup until smooth, light and slightly fluffy.

2. Build your soda. Fill a tall glass with ice, then pour in the tart cherry juice.

3. Add the fizz. Slowly pour over the Beet Spritz and add a squeeze of fresh lime.

4. Make it dirty! Spoon the whipped coconut cream over the top and finish with freshly grated lime zest.

5. Enjoy! Give it a gentle stir, sip and enjoy your new favourite evening drink.

Storage: Best enjoyed immediately while cold and fizzy.

Sip, wind down, repeat. 

Ready to make your own? Shop our Beet Spritz and give this gut-loving twist a go! →