Name: Dirty Shirley Drink
Prep time: 2 min
Ingredients: 5 oz Lemon Lime Soda; 1 oz Vodka; ½ oz Grenadine Sirup; ice

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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: 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.
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.
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.

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