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There's a 'dirty soda' war brewing in Utah as chains battle to become the Mormon Starbucks

Kate Taylor
Sodalicious
Sodalicious

(Sodalicious)
The battle for Utah’s nonalcoholic soda market is resulting in some truly weird creations.

Two soda chains in Utah, Sodalicious and Swig, are engaged in a battle over the right to sell “dirty” soda. Soda spiked with flavored syrups is now a booming business in the state where creative soda shops are becoming “Mormon Starbucks,” reports the New York Times.

Many Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints members do not consume caffeine or alcohol.

As the soda craze has heated up in the state, Swig’s founders, who opened their first of 10 shops in 2010, are suing eight-location chain Sodalicious for stealing their idea of selling “dirty” sodas.

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While the two chains are battling it out in court, the competition has yielded some brilliant and bizarre soda flavors. Swig’s menu emphasizes make-your-own dirty sodas and Sodalicious has a tendency to utilize slightly scandalous names, but both have created drinks you won’t find in any grocery store.

Here are nine flavors that Swig and Sodalicious are hoping will help them dominate the dirty soda wars.

Sodalicious’ 'Extra Dirty Second Wife'

Mountain Dew, blood orange and mango syrup, a shot of half and half

It turns out Swig is suing us so please, please, please go buy an extra drink and cookie to help us defend ourselves against this silly lawsuit. The link to the Salt Lake Tribune article about the entire debacle is in the profile. We just want to tell you our loyal customers and friends how much we appreciate the outpouring of love and support you've showed us over this deal. We love you! Drink up my friends!

A photo posted by Sodalicious (@sodalicious) on Sep 14, 2015 at 1:32pm PDT on Sep 14, 2015 at 1:32pm PDT

Swig’s ‘Missionary’

Sprite, coconut cream, and tiger’s blood syrup

Sodalicious’ 'It’s Not Me It’s You'

Pepsi, raspberry puree, and vanilla syrup

Swig’s ‘The Drizzle’

Sprite, pineapple syrup, peach puree, and coconut cream

Try-it-Tuesday!!! This drink has just the right amount of sweetness! Pair it with your favorite treat and your day will be perfect!! #swignsweet #tryittuesday

A photo posted by Swig (@swigstop) on Nov 10, 2015 at 11:49am PST on Nov 10, 2015 at 11:49am PST

Sodalicious’ ‘Your Mom’

Dr. Pepper, with coconut and blackberry syrup

Swig’s Big Al

Diet Coke, coconut syrup, and lime

Sodalicious’ ‘Second Base’

Lemonade, with pineapple, blue curacao, and sucker punch syrup

NOW HIRING: Hey Arizona we're now hiring! Go follow @sodaliciousaz for details! We're also hiring at all Utah locations, including the new Pleasant Grove shop! If you're in Utah go to sodaliciousutah.com and fill out an application.

A photo posted by Sodalicious (@sodalicious) on Sep 9, 2015 at 12:46pm PDT on Sep 9, 2015 at 12:46pm PDT

Swig’s ‘Jazz Beary’

Sprite, raspberry puree, and coconut cream

We are so excited to announce the winner of our NEWEST drink!! Congratulations to @nicolennicholls !! You have won 2 tickets to a Jazz game! And while you are there you and your guest get to enjoy your newest invention, plus 2 cookies! Woot!! We would also like to congratulate @shaybay9 with a $25 gift card for all of your amazing ideas! With a third prize going out to @andrealware for your creativity! We were blown away by your response!! Thank you so much for participating! To claim your prizes, please send us a direct message either here or on Facebook!! #swignsweets #thankyou @utahjazz

A photo posted by Swig (@swigstop) on Oct 20, 2015 at 7:45pm PDT on Oct 20, 2015 at 7:45pm PDT

Sodalicious’ ‘Flaming Ginger’

Mountain Dew, mango puree, and strawberry syrup

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