SUMMARY
  • Dua Lipa's viral Diet Coke recipe sparked widespread reactions on social media.
  • Gordon Ramsay tried the recipe on TikTok, only to immediately spit it out.
  • The trend of bizarre combinations of soda and unexpected ingredients is gaining popularity online.

Pop sensation Dua Lipa once again caught headlines, but this time not for her chartbuster music. The Levitating singer recently became the talk of social media with her spin on Diet Coke. Who knew mixing pickle juice with soda would excite the world to this extent?

Dua Lipa with her father
Dua Lipa with her father | via Dua Lipa’s Instagram

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has always been known for his fiery opinions and brutally honest takes. When he got to know about Dua’s viral drink, he decided to give it a try. However, what he felt was not exactly music to his ear.

Gordon Ramsay’s Brutal Take On Dua Lipa’s Diet Coke Recipe

Gordon Ramsay tries Dua Lipa's Diet Coke recipe
Gordon Ramsay tries Dua Lipa’s Diet Coke recipe | via Gordon Ramsay’s TikTok

Dua Lipa started this mixology experiment in Austin, Texas. The pop star then added her secret ingredients to her Diet Coke including a good measure of pickle juice, actual pickles, and jalapeño juice for an extra kick.

She posted her unique creation on TikTok, and it went viral immediately. In the video, Lipa demonstrates how it is done. “Step one, Diet Coke,” she says while pouring the soda. Then comes the pickle juice and a couple of pickles that also get dropped in for good measure. She then pours in a little jalapeño juice, which she calls “sauce.”

This reaction from her entourage was mixed. One brave soul called it “not bad” while another said that it was “really pickley.” Lipa’s father gave a poker face reaction, which seemingly meant he was not pleased. However, the singer herself seemed pretty pleased with her pickley potion.

After knowing all this, Gordon Ramsay stepped in, who has never shied away from a food challenge. The celebrity chef then tried to make the same drink and uploaded it on TikTok. “Ok, let’s go,” he said as he followed Lipa’s recipe step by step. But the moment of truth came when he tasted it. He instantly spat it out, spluttering, 

Dua Lipa, for god’s sake girl! You’ll ruin your vocal cords! Sh*t!

It seems like the master chef’s taste buds got overwhelmed by Lipa’s pickley punch Coke. Ramsay couldn’t even gulp a sip, let alone drink the whole mix. However, a new phenomenon called ‘Dirty Soda’ is becoming a hit on social media, where bizarre combinations of soda and unexpected ingredients are done.

Dirty Sodas Trending in the Beverage World

Dua Lipa's pickly Diet Coke
Dua Lipa’s pickley Diet Coke | via Dua Lipa’s TikTok

So what exactly are these dirty sodas that everybody is talking about? It is not just Dua Lipa trying out experiments with her drinks. The trend began on TikTok, where people have been using normal sodas and transforming them into something more special.

Dirty sodas are prepared by combining soft drinks with different flavored syrups, creamers, or even protein shakes. It’s like a choose-your-own-adventure book but for beverages. The viral phenomenon actually originated in Utah.

It became popular after being shown on the reality show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Their sudden popularity is mostly because Dirty Sodas are fun, and most of them are created in a way that the consumer can put their own twist on.

Moreover, in a world full of coffee variations, soda lovers are finally getting their time to shine for a bit. Furthermore, dirty sodas are also providing a variety of options to teetotalers.

However, consumption of these drinks has been warned by nutritionists since they can contain high amounts of sugar and calories. More than being healthy, they are more of a delicacy, no matter how tempting Dua Lipa makes it look.

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