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    Dirty Shirley Drink

    Mar 16, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    If you enjoyed the fresh, fruity and citrusy flavors of a Shirley Temple cocktail when you were young, then you will love this adult version of the American classic. A shot of vodka gives this fizzy and refreshing adult Shirley Temple drink an extra kick.

    You can make this easy cocktail extra special by adding a slice of lime or even a maraschino cherry as a garnish. Our Dirty Shirley Temple cocktail recipe can also easily be multiplied to fill a pitcher for easy refills at your next party or ladies night.

    close-up of a Dirty Shirley drink with ice cubes and a lime slice on the rim of the glass

    POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

    • RUM – Instead of vodka, try using white rum for this cocktail, or if you are feeling adventurous even dark rum or tequila.
    • GINGER ALE – In case you ran out of Lemon Lime soda, you can try using ginger ale instead.
    • CITRUS KICK– If you are a big fan of citrus flavors, you can also add ½-1 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice to a Dirty Shirley drink.
    two Dirty Shirley drinks on a table runner with whole limes

    DIRTY SHIRLEY DRINK INGREDIENTS

    You may have all of these adult Shirley Temple drink ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

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    • Lemon Lime Soda: We used regular Sprite for our cocktail. You can also substitute low-calorie varieties, or other brands like 7up, Sierra Mist, or maybe even Mountain Dew in a pinch.
    • Vodka: We used Smirnoff brand vodka, but you can substitute your favorite brand of vodka.
    • Grenadine Syrup
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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    What does Grenadine syrup taste like?

    Grenadine syrup is fruity and sweet but also tart. It is a pomegranate flavored syrup.

    Can I make this a non-alcoholic drink?

    Yes, just leave out the vodka or other alcohol and you have one of the world's most famous mocktails, a Shirley Temple.

    Can I make a whole pitcher of Dirty Shirley drink?

    Of course, just quadruple the recipe, put in a pitcher and add sliced fruit for a fun summer drink.

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    Dirty Shirley Drink

    This fizzy and refreshing drink is a perfect before dinner drink or party cocktail.
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: adult shirley temple, dirty shirley cocktail, shirley temple with alcohol
    Servings: 1 drink
    Calories: 162kcal
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    Equipment

    stir stick or iced tea spoon

    Ingredients
     

    • 5 oz Lemon Lime Soda
    • 1 oz Vodka
    • ½ oz Grenadine Sirup
    • ice

    Instructions
     

    • Place ice in your 8-12 ounce glass.
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      Add 5 ounces of lemon lime soda, 1 ounce of vodka, and half an ounce of Grenadine over the ice.
    • Use a stir stick to stir the ingredients together.
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      Enjoy.

    Notes

    Make it a double by adding 2 ounces of vodka. 
     
    Add more Grenadine for a darker red drink. 
     
    Quadruple the recipe to put in a pitcher. Add sliced fruit for a fun summer drink. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 21g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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