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If you’ve never heard of a dirty soda, prepare to fall in love. These fizzy, flavor-packed drinks combine classic soda (think cola, Sprite, or root beer) with sweet syrups, citrus, cream, and toppings to make something completely magical. It’s like an ice cream float, a mocktail, and a retro diner fantasy all in one!

Here at Lost & Bound, we’re launching our very own soda shop—Sodalicious—as part of our future brick-and-mortar space. And yes, we’ve already been taste testing.

But before we get into what’s coming… let’s rewind a little:

🧁 A Quick History of the Dirty Soda:

The dirty soda craze began in Utah, where soda became a big part of social life among communities that don’t drink alcohol or coffee. In particular, the trend took off among many in the LDS (Mormon) community as a fun and flavorful way to still indulge in drinks with flair.

Franchises like Swig and Fizz began popping up around 2010, offering customizable soda “mocktails” with names like “Second Wife,” “The Founder,” or “Dirty Dr. Pepper.”

The drinks became a cultural moment—especially for younger women and moms—and the trend was recently explored in pop culture via shows like “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” and social media threads about “Mormon MomTok.”

Now? Dirty sodas are everywhere—from TikTok recipes to fast food chains jumping in with their own versions. And at Lost & Bound, we’re bringing them into the bookish world, with a literary twist and a lot of heart.

💬 What’s Coming to Our Dirty Soda Bar:

We’re building a menu inspired by:

• Literary characters ✨
• Plot twists 😱
• Tropes like enemies-to-lovers 💘

Drinks like:

• The Page Turner | Cola + Cherry + Vanilla Cream
• Blush Crush | Strawberry + Coconut + Lime
• Wuthering Sprites | Sprite + Blackberry + Lavender
• The Grape Gatsby | Grape soda +
• Plot Twist | A DIY soda builder (because we love choices)

We’re not open yet, but you can:

• Follow us for soda bar updates, pop-up sneak peeks, and fizzy inspiration!
• [Grab a refillable cup now] to save on drinks when we launch
• [Peek at our full soda menu]

We’re planning a menu full of literary-themed sodas, too—so stay tuned. In the meantime, you can [check out our menu] and [grab your refillable cup] to get in on the fun early.

📍 Madison, Indiana
💬 Dirty sodas. Cozy books. Good vibes.