Dirty Shirley

The DIRTY SHIRLEY is simply a play on the Shirley Temple mocktail by adding vodka. Since the Shirley Temple tries to pretend it’s a vodka-type cocktail in the first place, it’s not a big step adding a couple ounces of vodka to the Shirley Temple mix and just changing the name (although “dirty” in this case does not imply olive brine). According to an article in the NY TIMES (see link below), the drink has been trending in many bars and restaurants.

Requirements: vodka, grenadine, lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7Up) or club soda, maraschino cherry for garnish

• 2 ounces vodka  
• 1 ounce grenadine
• 8 ounces lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7Up) or club soda
• 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish 

Mix vodka and grenadine into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with soda and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Comments: I substitute club soda for lemon-lime soda, which I feel is too sweet. An additional squeeze of lemon and lime would give it a similar result without the calories. Or, add 3/4 oz. Rose’s Sweetened Lime Juice in combo with club soda. Another idea is to use citron vodka instead of the regular vodka when mixing with club soda.

History: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023159-dirty-shirley

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