Dirty Shirley Temple Drink

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My Dirty Shirley Cocktail is sweet, fizzy, and ready in minutes. Unlike most versions, this drink recipe uses elevated ingredients to take this nostalgic drink to the next level.

When I previously shared a Shirley Temple recipe on the blog, I got a lot of comments asking if/how to add alcohol. Here's my version of the Dirty Shirley. It is perfect for summer cookouts and warm summer days.

Why Our Recipe Is the Best: A Sprinkle of Food Science

1. We Use High Quality Grenadine: Unlike grocery store versions made with corn syrup our version is complex and made with real pomegranate juice.
2. We Use A Dry Ginger Ale: This adds a slightly spicy contrast that avoids an overly sweet drink.
3. We Garnish With Intention: Boozy moonshine cherries ae a fun surprise.

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

• Vodka: We like Tito's or Grey Goose. New Amsterdam is a great budget option. You could even use cherry vodka if desired.
• Grenadine: We like Liber and Co as it's not overly sweet and is made with real pomegranate juice. It's also pretty easy to make homemade grenadine.
  • Use leftover grenadine in our Planter's Punch, rum punch, or hurricane drinks.
• Ginger Ale: We like Fever Tree ginger ale as its not overly sweet and has a good spicy kick. Q Ginger Ale is also good but has a spicier more complex flavor. You can also use grocery store ginger ale or even Sprite for a sweeter drink.
• Cherries: We like using Ole Smoky moonshine cherries for a boozy bite! Look for them in the liquor store. You can also use regular maraschino cherries if desired.

More Summer Cocktails We Love

Mai Tai

Amaretto Sour

White Russian

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