GREEN COVE SPRINGS — Dirty sodas. Yes, you read right.

Despite the name, these sweet drinks are a craze that has taken social media by storm, having everyone trying their hand at crafting the unique beverage.

And one local business is joining in the fun.

Kelsey Kennedy owns Sip This, a dirty soda and energy drink pop-up shop where she said the products are like 'magic in your mouth.'

Kennedy, previous owner of Simply Wishful Co., officially began the beverage business earlier this month, and said it's become popular with her followers.

So, what exactly is it?

 Similar to an Italian soda, it features fizzy favorites mixed with the fruity flavors of sticky syrups and creamy additives. A 'dirty', non-alcoholic twist to curb any sweet tooth. One that Kennedy's excited for local soda lovers to get a sip of. 

"You take your base, which is going to be your soda, then you add your flavored syrups, you add cream. Some people add cold foam on top of it to kind of make it a little bit sweeter," she said. "And that's pretty much what it is."

With its origins tracing back 15 years ago, dirty sodas have stapled roots in St. George, Utah. Popular within the Mormon community, the drink was a sugary alternative to some of church's strict dietary guidelines—including avoiding beverages such as coffee and tea.

The original version consisted of Diet Coke, half-and-half, coconut-flavored syrup and lime.

Kennedy said the drink sparked further visibility with the release of the Hulu's reality hit "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." Although she had no prior knowledge of the drink's history, she said she fell in love with the concept while scrolling through Tik Tok.

With the lack of the flavored concoction offered in the county, Kennedy said she wanted to create her own. And the idea of the business snowballed from there.

"I ended up making some and I really liked the way that they tasted, all the different combinations," she said. "I was trying to find some around Clay County, and I noticed, at the markets, there's not any that are there. So, I decided that I should just go ahead and create one and see how successful it's going to be."

And successful it has been.

"I've had a couple people come back to the booth two or three times...so, I would say that it's pretty popular," she said.

Kennedy said the menu features a range of various concoctions.

Customers can choose from 23 different sodas and additives to make their own creation. Or they choose from some popular mixes.

The Dirty Doctor- a taste of Dr. Pepper, infused with cherry and lime syrup and sweet cream.

Inside a fluffy marshmallow lined cup, you'll find the Dreamsicle  —orange soda, vanilla syrup and sweet cream.

Oh yeah, and don't forget about the Coke-onut Dream —classic Coke mixed with coconut syrup and sweet cream.

And, if you're in need of a pick-me-up, there are dirty energy drinks available as well.

With her pop-up tent and sodas on hand, Kennedy said you can find her as a vendor at various markets and events around the county. Most recently, Sip This tabled at the Underground Eatery and Bar's Night Market on July 19 and Into the Looking Glasses' Back to School Bash and Special Needs Resource Event on July 26.

Kennedy said her ultimate end goal is to eventually own a food truck, getting the business really moving.

"That way I can [travel]. I would love to, in the future, set up at hospitals, college campuses, school campuses for teachers. Just grow with the community,"