--- title: "Red Robin launches a lineup of Spiked Dirty Sodas" url: https://burnaze.com/article/77736c30-a700-4dba-aef5-ee2011dc6260 source: "Nation's Restaurant News" original_url: https://www.nrn.com/casual-dining/red-robin-launches-a-lineup-of-spiked-dirty-sodas author: "Patricia Cobe" category: "Casual dining" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Casual dining" published: 2026-11-03T17:18:30.000Z modified: 2026-11-03T18:01:49.339Z image: https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltea7aee2fca050a19/bltf179cf757a7e5713/6aea187cbc6594685e4b83e6/Dirty_soda.jpg?disable=upscale&width=1200&height=630&fit=crop --- # Red Robin launches a lineup of Spiked Dirty Sodas **TL;DR:** Red Robin Gourmet Burgers introduced four new spiked dirty sodas—Coconut Cola, Vanilla Dr Pepper, Fruity Fizz, and Island Breeze—using brands such as Coca‑Cola, Dr Pepper, Sprite, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Executive chef Brian Sullivan announced the drinks as part of the chain’s beverage innovation. *By Patricia Cobe, originally published in Nation's Restaurant News on 2026-11-03. [Read the original](https://www.nrn.com/casual-dining/red-robin-launches-a-lineup-of-spiked-dirty-sodas).* ## Key facts - Red Robin introduced four new spiked dirty sodas: Coconut Cola, Vanilla Dr Pepper, Fruity Fizz, and Island Breeze. - The chain also offers unlimited, alcohol‑free dirty sodas. - Dirty soda popularity has surged 325% in the last 18 months, according to Technomic. ## Story Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is giving the dirty soda trend a spirited twist with the introduction of Spiked Dirty Sodas to its beverage menu. The Englewood, Colorado-based casual-dining chain has created several boozy options: ## New spiked dirty sodas • Coconut Cola combines Coca-Cola, Malibu Rum, and coconut, topped with cold foam and a lime wedge • Vanilla Dr Pepper is a mix of Dr Pepper, Jack Daniel’s whiskey, and vanilla, topped with cold foam and a cherry • Fruity Fizz is a combo of Sprite, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and a choice of candied orange, wild raspberry, desert pear, or dragon fruit, all topped with cold foam and a cherry • Island Breeze is a blend of Sprite, Malibu Rum, pineapple, and coconut, topped with cold foam and a cherry Red Robin also has a variety of more traditional, alcohol-free, dirty sodas, all offered “bottomless” with unlimited refills. ## Trend and adoption Dirty sodas have been a growing trend in beverage concepts and quick-service chains, but in the last 18 months, they’re showing up in more types of restaurants, according to Technomic data. Operator adoption has surged 325%, Technomic found, with full-service concepts such as Topgolf and Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub jumping on the trend. Like Red Robin, TGI Fridays gave the beverages an adult spin when the chain introduced four dirty sodas last year. All start with a base of Coke, Dr Pepper, or Rebel energy drink, and are dirtied up with coconut cream, half-and-half, or passion fruit cream, then garnished with whipped cream and candies. But the menu gives guests the option of pairing the drinks with a shot of Jack Daniels, vodka, or rum for an additional $3. ## Holiday beverage lineup Red Robin's holiday beverage lineup While Red Robin’s Spiked Dirty Sodas are available year-round, the chain’s holiday cocktail lineup takes the idea up a festive notch or two. Santa’s Little Helper Dirty Soda features a choice of original or sugar-free Red Bull mixed with raspberry, vanilla, and club soda, then topped with cold foam and a lime wedge; the menu suggests spiking it with Grey Goose vodka. The Peppermint Espresso Martini includes Grey Goose, peppermint, and espresso, topped with cold foam and finished with crushed peppermint, while the Oreo Candy Cane Milkshake is a blend of vanilla soft serve with peppermint and Oreo cookies, topped with whipped cream, crushed candy canes, and cookie crumbs. Guests looking for a bit of buzz can add a shot of Bailey’s, the menu suggests. “When people think of Red Robin, they think of our burgers, but with our new Spiked Dirty Sodas and holiday beverage innovation, we're bringing that same creativity and passion for flavor to our beverage menu,” Brian Sullivan, Red Robin’s executive chef and vice president of culinary & beverage innovation, said in a statement. “Our new Spiked Dirty Sodas and holiday drinks are just one example of how we're taking inspiration from emerging trends and flavors people already love and creating drinks that are both approachable and unexpected. Whether it's a creamy soda creation or a peppermint-inspired beverage, we want every sip to be just as exciting as what's on the plate.” ## Entities - Restaurants (sector) - Coke (company) - Red Bull (company) - OREO (company) - Red Robin (company) - TGI Fridays (company) - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (company) - Dr Pepper (company) - beverage innovation (topic) - Sprite (company) - Tito's (company) - Topgolf (company) --- Originally reported by Patricia Cobe, Nation's Restaurant News (https://www.nrn.com/casual-dining/red-robin-launches-a-lineup-of-spiked-dirty-sodas). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/77736c30-a700-4dba-aef5-ee2011dc6260).