Specialty drink shop set to open in downtown Chilliwack next week

The sodas were first popularized on a reality TV show as a substitute for people who abstain from alcohol and coffee. Recipes involve taking regular sodas, such as Pepsi or Dr. Pepper, and adding syrups ranging from cookie-flavoured to strawberry and mango.

Some flavours at Mona’s include “Summer Feeling”, a mix of grapefruit, pomegranate and Mountain Dew, “Mountain Babe”, which has raspberry puree, peach and vanilla cold foam, and “Dreamy Peach”, which adds the cold foam to a mix of Coke, pineapple and peach.

Just some of the available beverage varieties at Mona’s Sodas in District 1881. (Image Credit: Mona’s Sodas.)

“A lot of it is just getting creative with different flavours and experimenting, and trying different things,” Bisschop explained. “We’ve been making a lot of pops here at home […] constantly sampling and trying different combos, messing around with the recipes.”

The only other dirty soda shop in the region is Pop Culture, a soda truck in Langley.

“A lot of people don’t know what dirty sodas are, but everyone that I’ve been able to get to try one has really enjoyed it,” added Bisschop. “I’m excited for people to give it a shot, and hopefully they like it.”

Mona’s Sodas took possession of Elevated Pizza’s spot in District 1881 at 101-45939 Thunderbird Lane earlier this year, with the goal of opening before summer.

“We’ve poured our hearts into creating a fun, family-friendly place where everyone can enjoy a customized drink and make lasting memories. Whether you’re a soda lover, trying dirty sodas for the first time, or just looking for a refreshing treat, we’d love to welcome you!”

The BIA says the grand opening will be held on Friday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., featuring giveaways, special opening-day deals and plenty of sweet surprises throughout the day.

by Mike Vanden Bosch and Alyssa Conti

Specialty drink shop set to open in downtown Chilliwack next week

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