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Dirty Shirley
Posted: July 17, 2026
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The Dirty Shirley is the grown-up version of the nostalgic Shirley Temple — the classic non-alcoholic ginger ale and grenadine drink that countless kids ordered at restaurants — with vodka added to give it a proper kick. It went viral on TikTok in 2022 and became a genuine cultural moment, earning spots on cocktail menus nationwide. Bright red from the grenadine, sweet and fizzy from the lemon-lime soda, and finished with a cherry, it's cheerfully unserious in the best possible way — a drink that's fun to make, fun to drink, and fun to share.
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in vodka and grenadine.
- Top with lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP).
- Stir gently once to combine without losing the carbonation.
- Garnish with a Maraschino cherry and a citrus wedge on the rim.