Dirty Shirley
Transform your favorite childhood mocktail into a vibrant, adults-only cocktail with the Dirty Shirley! This playful drink blends the nostalgic sweetness of grenadine syrup with the crisp fizz of lemon-lime soda, elevated by a smooth splash of vodka for a boozy twist. Perfect for parties, summer gatherings, or a fun night in, this colorful cocktail comes together in just 5 minutes and is as delightful to look at as it is to sip. Topped with a festive maraschino cherry and an optional lime wedge for a zesty pop, the Dirty Shirley combines simplicity with irresistible charm, making it a must-try recipe for cocktail enthusiasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 tbsp Grenadine syrup
- 4 oz Lemon-lime soda (e.g., Sprite or 7-Up)
- 1 cup Ice
- 1 piece Maraschino cherry
- 1 piece Lime wedge (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice to chill your drink.
Pour 2 oz of vodka over the ice.
Add 1 tbsp of grenadine syrup into the glass for a touch of sweetness and color.
Top off the drink with 4 oz of lemon-lime soda, leaving a bit of space at the top for garnishes.
Use a stirrer or a spoon to gently mix the drink until the grenadine is evenly distributed.
Garnish your drink with a maraschino cherry on top. For an extra touch, add a lime wedge to the rim of the glass.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Dirty Shirley!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 3 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
