Dirty Shirley Cocktail

This Dirty Shirley Cocktail is the grown up version of your childhood favorite! Turn the classic Shirley Temple into a cocktail that will be perfect for your next happy hour.

As a kid, it was always such a fun treat to have a Shirley Temple when you were out to dinner, and all the grown ups had their own drinks. Not only was it extra tasty, it just made you feel like you fit in and were a grown up. Even as an adult, I still love the flavor of the classic, but now I can turn it into a fun cocktail for happy hour or get togethers! Just add vodka.

What’s In a Dirty Shirley

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• Sprite – or any other lemon/lime soda
• Grenadine
• Maraschino Cherries
• Lime
• Vodka

How To Make A Dirty Shirley

• Fill a glass with plenty of ice.
• Add in grenadine, a squeeze of lime, and vodka.
• Top with Sprite, and use a spoon to gently stir to combine.
• Garnish with cherries and a slice of lime to serve.

Recipe Tips & Variations

• The amounts in the recipe card below are for one glass. If you want to make more than one, just line up the glasses and fill each as you go.
• You don’t want to make a pitcher or make this ahead because it is a fizzy drink. Once you pour in the Sprite it will start to go flat, so only make it right before you want to drink it.
• Want the classic Shirley Temple? Just skip the vodka!
• Don’t have grenadine? You can use the juice from the Maraschino cherry jar. It is not the same, and will taste a little different, but it will work in a pinch.

What Vodka To Use

This is really a personal preference. I like to use either Tito’s or Grey Goose for vodka, as I think they have the cleanest and best taste. You don’t need to spend a lot, just one you like to drink. You could even go crazy and use flavored Vodka for this recipe. I have seen cherry flavored vodka that I bet would be delicious!

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Dirty Shirley Cocktail

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This Dirty Shirley Cocktail is the grown up version of your childhood favorite! Turn the classic Shirley Temple into a cocktail that will be perfect for your next happy hour.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz grenadine
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 5 oz Sprite
• Maraschino cherries
• Ice

Instructions

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add vodka, grenadine, and lime juice.
3. Top with Sprite, and gently stir to combine.
4. Garnish with cherries and slice of lime to serve.

Nutrition Information

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Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 272Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 24mgCarbohydrates 36gFiber 0gSugar 29gProtein 0g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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