Dirty Shirley
The TikTok sensation that turned the childhood Shirley Temple into an adult party starter. Vodka, grenadine, and lemon-lime soda create a sweet, fizzy, neon-pink drink that's as Instagrammable as it is easy to make. The viral queen of 2024-2025 summer cocktails. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Grenadine
- 4 oz Lemon-lime soda
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- maraschino cherry (garnish) garnish
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with classic American comfort food like sliders or mini hot dogs, as the grenadine's sweetness and citrus brightness balance savory, salty bites perfectly. Deviled eggs or pigs-in-a-blanket would capture that playful, nostalgic spirit.
Instructions
Fill a highball glass with ice
Pour vodka and grenadine over the ice
Squeeze in fresh lime juice
Top with lemon-lime soda
Stir gently to combine
Garnish with a maraschino cherry and lime wheel
Tips
Use quality grenadine made with real pomegranate for deeper flavor and color For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with ice — this went even more viral as a summer slushie Add a splash of orange juice for a Dirty Sunset Shirley variation