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This Dirty Shirley Temple Drink is the perfect Summer Cocktail. It is only 3 ingredients and takes 2 minutes to put together. This adult version of my favorite childhood drink, the Shirley Temple or Kiddie Cocktail, is a MUST TRY!
My favorite part of going to a restaurant when I was a kid was ordering a Shirley Temple. Now, I'm all grown up and recreated this childhood drink by adding in a shot of Vodka for the perfect Adult version. It truly is the best Summer poolside cocktail!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- It only uses 3 ingredients
- The recipe takes less than two minutes to make
- It will bring you back to your younger years
- The drink is sweet, bubbly, delicious and perfect to sip on in warm weather
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The Ingredients:
Sprite- Bubbly, sweet lemon-lime soda and my personal favorite for a Shirley Temple
Grenadine- For the pretty pink color and to add a bit of fruity flavor
Vodka-Just a shot to add the adult-ness to this drink. Vodka is one of my favorite liquors to use in summer drinks (along with rum & tequila).
Maraschino Cherries- Optional, but I gotta have them!
How to Make a Dirty Shirley:
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Begin by filling a glass half way with ice.
Pour in the vodka, grenadine, then the Sprite.
Give it a quick stir and top with a maraschino cherry or two.
That's it!
Recipe FAQs:
Of course! Just leave out the Vodka.
I personally have not tried it, but I think a Clear Rum would be delicious.
It's grenadine, which adds a fruity taste and is non-alcoholic.
If you're not crazy about sweet, try substituting the Sprite out for bubbly water, like La Croix or Perrier.
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Recipe
Dirty Shirley
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 Cocktail 1x
Description
This Dirty Shirley Temple is the perfect Summer Cocktail. It is only 3 ingredients and takes 2 minutes to put together. This adult version of my favorite childhood drink, the Shirley Temple or Kiddie Cocktail, is a MUST TRY!
Ingredients
- 1 ounce grenadine
- 1 ounce Vodka
- 8 ounces of Sprite
- 1 maraschino cherry
- One glass and ice to fill it half way up
Instructions
Begin by filling a glass half way with ice.
Pour in the vodka, grenadine, then the Sprite.
Give it a quick stir and top with a maraschino cherry or two.
That's it!
Notes
The perfect Summer drink!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Category: cocktail
- Method: stirred
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: dirty shirley, dirty shirley temple, adult shirley temple, dirty shirley drink
Josie
Love this cocktail & so easy! Thanks for the recipe.
★★★★★
Tara Smithson
You're welcome! I'm so glad you liked it.