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This Raspberry Soda recipe is for all our Swig fans out there! It is our version of Swig’s Raspberry Dream. Dr. Pepper, raspberries, coconut, and more create a dream of a drink!
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All you soda drinkers out there are going to LOVE this recipe for Swig’s Raspberry Dream! This popular drive-by drink shop is perfect for those endless summer nights to make a drink and enjoy it throughout the night. It is one of my favorite drinks to make. It is refreshing and full of flavor!
This dream drink is a popular one at Swig and we just had to make a copycat of it for us to make at home! It literally is sodalicious good and everything you can dream of while laying back and enjoying this Swig drink from home.
Raspberry Soda – Our Version of Swig’s Raspberry Dream
Make the best drink you have ever had with this copycat Swig raspberry dream recipe. Your tastebuds will be thanking you and your smile won’t be able to go away. It is that good! Friends will be wondering what you are drinking and want to know this recipe too!
- Dr. Pepper – Fill it up! Dr. Pepper is filled will so many variations of flavors and has a unique taste that everyone loves. Get Dr. Pepper that you know and love. There is a variety of DP’s at the store to choose from.
- Raspberries – Yes! This is like a chocolate and strawberry combination but with Dr. Pepper and raspberries. These raspberries are going to give that sweet and fruity flavor to this raspberry dream drink.
- Sugar – Just a little to balance out the sweetness in the drink.
- Half and half – Here comes the creaminess that tones down the fruit but also leaves you thinking it is an Italian soda.
- Coconut extract – Bring the beach, tropics, and smells all in one drink! This gives you a beach babe feeling all day long.
- Ice – You need ice to keep it cold and to make sure that we don’t just drink all of our calories away. The nugget ice is always fun but it can also be straight out of the freezer.
How To Make Raspberry Soda – Our Version of Swig’s Raspberry Dream
It is simple, it is sweet, and it is flavorful in every sip! This drink is the perfect combination and popular for good reason. It can be blended in no time, mixed together, and served in minutes. Make a small batch and share with your friends and maybe a taste for your kiddos!
- Blend – In a blender, puree the raspberries and sugar together until smooth
- Combine – In a small mixing bowl, combine the half and half and the coconut extract
- Mix together – Fill a large glass that is 16-ounce cup halfway with ice. Then fill ¾ of the way with Dr. Pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the raspberry mixture, and then 2 tablespoons of the cream mixture.
- Serve – Fill the rest of the cup with Dr. Pepper, stir well with a straw or spoon, and enjoy!
Tips for Making Raspberry Soda
Make Swig’s raspberry dream drink just the way you like it in your own home. It is simple to make and actually my preferred taste now! I added a little more coconut flavor and it is delicious! I have the perfect sweetness in my soda and it is by far less expensive than the drive-by-drink shop.
- Berries – You can mix up this recipe even more by using strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries instead of raspberries.
- Mixture – You can also vary the taste by experimenting with different amounts of fruit and cream and using different sodas.
- Mountain Dew – Some other mixes I want to try are Mountain Dew with mango and Diet Coke with pomegranate. The possibilities are endless!
Swig Cookies
If you give a mouse a cookie, he’ll want a cookie to go with it. However, if you give me a Raspberry Dream, I’ll want a Swig Sugar Cookie to go with it! I couldn’t possibly give you guys Swig copycat recipes unless I was ready to serve up the Swig Sugar Cookie Recipe too! We also dreamed up three other variations of the original sugar cookie that are just as soft and delicious as the original! Make sure to give them all a try.
“I love this! I like to add a couple of lime slices to mine. Heaven. ❤️“
-Angie
Frequently Asked Questions
Swig uses a variation of syrups but the most popular brand is Torani simple syrups. These are easily purchased at your local grocery store and have several different flavor combinations to choose from.
Swig drinks are all different and have a variety of soda pops that are customizable with several different flavors. You can also add fresh fruit purees to your drink for even more delicious drinks. Start with Dr. Pepper, sprite, coke, root beer, or sparkling water then add coconut creamer, watermelon, blue raspberry syrup, fresh lime, raspberry puree, and several more flavors.
A dirty soda at Swig’s means that a name-brand soda has to add flavored syrups, cream, and fruit purees mixed together. These are popular at Swigs and most soda shops locations that have specialty drinks.
More Delicious Drink Recipes
We all love a cold refreshing drink in our hand during the warmer temperature days. These delicious drinks are just what you need to have a flavorful and easy mixture that takes amazing with every sip. Try these drink ideas today!
How to Make Swig’s Raspberry Dream
Swig’s Raspberry Dream Recipe
Equipment
- Blendtec Blender
Ingredients
- 2 liters Dr. Pepper*
- 2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 Tablespoons coconut extract
- Ice
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the raspberries and sugar together until smooth
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the half and half and the coconut extract
- Fill a 16 oz cup halfway with ice. Then fill ¾ of the way with Dr. Pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the raspberry mixture, and then 2 tablespoons of the cream mixture.
- Fill the rest of the cup with Dr. Pepper, stir well with a straw or spoon and enjoy!
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This drink looks to die for! It looks so delicious and I can’t wait to make this!
This will be the perfect sweet treat for my kids for tomorrow big game. I’ll even serve them up at our counter so they can pretend they’re at a real malt shoppe. So fun!
Hadn’t heard of Swig’s before, sounds like a place to be on the lookout for if I’m traveling out that way. Tasty recipe, I bet our son would like this…likes to get fancy drinks when we go out to dinner!
This looks amazing and I love the caffeine kick!
I love this! I like to add a couple of lime slices to mine. Heaven. ❤️
The recipe won’t pull up. Did you take it off? This is my favorite drink and I would LOVE to make it at home. We don’t have a swig within 2-3 hours.
I see that it is missing, too. I will get on that right away
Raspberry dream w/ coke is my FAVORITE! I am going to have an italian soda/swig bar for my Birthday party in a couple weeks, this will be very useful! I also saw your post about all the different cookies. I can’t wait to try them all!
What a fun idea for a birthday party! I love it! Happy birthday to you (in a couple weeks ;))
Looks good but do you have a non-caffeine type….some of us don’t do the stuff 🙂
I think most of Swig’s Dr. Pepper recipes can be switched out for Diet Coke, which you can find caffeine free 🙂
You can also find caffeine free Dr. Pepper in some stores and it tastes just the same as the caffeinated version.