The “OG Dirty” with Dr. Pepper and marshmallow cream.
The “Strawberry Dream” with Sprite and edible glitter.
The “Lavender Haze” with ginger ale and vanilla cream.
As the dirty soda concept continues to go viral online, a new Lehigh Valley vendor is showing customers what the fuss is all about with those signature drinks and more.
Pop & Pour Drink Co. has begun offering its dirty sodas at popups and private events in the Lehigh Valley.
It offers signature and customizable versions of dirty sodas that combine a base — such as regular soda, ginger ale and lemonade — with a flavor like strawberry, peach and amaretto, and a cream such as vanilla, coconut and caramel. Customers can also order “Dirty Alanis” that use Alani Nu energy drinks.
“It’s just a unique experience, something super different, and I think kind of allows me to be a little bit creative too, and kind of just play with the flavors and have fun creating different recipes, different concepts, and seeing how people react to them,” Pop & Pour owner Tierney Linn Straubinger said. “Or even getting the opportunity to see what customers would build themselves if they could do it.”
Straubinger, an Easton resident, works as an account manager for Reliance Matrix and previously worked in sales for The Morning Call about 20 years ago.
The dirty soda craze, believed to have started at a Utah restaurant, has grown in popularity in recent years, and national chains like Crumbl Cookies, Dunkin’ and McDonald’s rolling out their own versions of the mixed beverages.
“I kind of kept hearing about dirty soda growing in other areas, and I thought to myself how much we are lacking something like that locally,” she said. “So I thought, ‘Why not me? Why can’t I bring something new and exciting to our community?’ And then something that people kind of already have a viral experience with. From my understanding — I don’t watch the show — but I believe it began becoming viral because of some sort of TV show about Mormon wives.”
While Straubinger currently operates through popups, she said she plans to eventually open a mobile trailer.
Potential clients can book her for events by messaging on Instagram, Facebook or at popandpourdrinkco@gmail.com.
Pop & Pour Drink Co.’s signature drink, Purple Unicorn Twist. Tierney Linn Straubinger, owner, recently started the business after noticing the lack of dirty soda business in the Lehigh Valley. (Avery Folmar/The Morning Call)
Tierney Linn Straubinger, owner of Pop & Pour Drink Co., prepares one of the business’s signature drinks on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Avona Fields in Wilson. The new business serves dirty sodas, which are non-alcoholic mixed drinks. (Avery Folmar/The Morning Call)
Tierney Linn Straubinger, owner of Pop & Pour Drink Co., smiles at a customer at her pop-up stand on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Avona Fields in Wilson. The new business serves dirty sodas, which are non-alcoholic mixed drinks. (Avery Folmar/The Morning Call)
Tierney Linn Straubinger, owner of Pop & Pour Drink Co., prepares one of the business’s signature drinks on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Avona Fields in Wilson. The new business serves dirty sodas, which are non-alcoholic mixed drinks. (Avery Folmar/The Morning Call)
Tierney Linn Straubinger, owner of Pop & Pour Drink Co., smiles in front of her pop-up stand on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Avona Fields in Wilson. The new business serves dirty sodas, which are non-alcoholic mixed drinks. (Avery Folmar/The Morning Call)
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Pop & Pour Drink Co.’s signature drink, Purple Unicorn Twist. Tierney Linn Straubinger, owner, recently started the business after noticing the lack of dirty soda business in the Lehigh Valley. (Avery Folmar/The Morning Call)
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Lehigh Valley retail and restaurant news in brief
Breeze Mediterranean: The restaurant announced a soft opening for May 25 at 1243 W. Tilghman St. in Allentown, replacing the former Ayat restaurant.
Nothing Bundt Cakes: The bakery announced its opening May 24 at the Northampton Crossings shopping center at 3788 Easton Nazareth Highway in Lower Nazareth Township.
Iron Mule: The restaurant and bar announced its temporary closure May 22 due to a fire at 831 S. Delaware Drive in Williams Township.
J’s Northampton: The sandwich shop announced its last day of operation for May 23 at 1830 Main St. in Northampton after it originally announced its closure for May 30.
LovelyyFaces: The salon announced a ribbon cutting and grand opening at 6 p.m. July 9 at 800 Main St., Suite 104, in Hellertown. It previously operated at 813 Linden St. in Bethlehem.
Repeater: The cafe announced its soft opening at 13 S. Second St. in Easton.
“Repeater is many moving parts — a place to take a moment and have a drink in a cozy atmosphere,” the cafe said online. “We are antique + vintage collectors and excited to share things we find fascinating, things that remain timeless, things that are only one of its kind or just fun, weird and old!! Come by and enjoy our space we created and take a look at found objects that we admire.”
The 3W Eatery: The restaurant announced it opened a new location at the former Casa Catrina restaurant at 1905 Brookside Road in Lower Macungie Township.
In other news
Becky’s Drive-In Theatre will celebrate its 80th anniversary at 5:30 p.m. June 6 at 4548 Lehigh Drive in Lehigh Township, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce announced online.
It will feature a ribbon cutting, games, a DJ, a magician, truck rides and prizes.
Retail Watch is a weekly column covering retail and restaurant news in the Lehigh Valley. Have a question, tip, or want to see something in the area? Contact retail reporter Graysen Golter at retailwatch@mcall.com.