{"id":2300,"date":"2023-08-20T21:34:49","date_gmt":"2023-08-20T21:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ourcraftycocktails.com\/?p=2300"},"modified":"2023-08-20T21:34:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T21:34:50","slug":"dirty-shirley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourcraftycocktails.com\/dirty-shirley\/","title":{"rendered":"Dirty Shirley – An Adult Version of the Beloved Shirley Temple Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Dirty Shirley<\/strong> is a throwback to everyone’s favorite childhood mocktail all grown-up. With just 4 simple ingredients, it’s easy to make and delicious.<\/p>\n

Like so many of you, I remember going out to dinner with my parents and sister when I was a kid and ordering a Shirley Temple on special occasions.<\/p>\n

I can still remember how great it felt when that little glass filled with cherries and a paper umbrella was placed in front of me.<\/p>\n

We had quite the collection of paper umbrellas at one point. Fast forward many years later and my 25-year-old daughter has a favorite drink to order on special occasions.<\/p>\n

No, it’s not a Shirley Temple (though that was her favorite as a kid) but a Dirty Shirley!<\/p>\n

I thought it would be fun to share the simple 4-ingredient cocktail recipe that we make whenever there is a family celebration with my sisters.<\/p>\n

It’s a sweet drink and a perfect treat for summertime or any time you want a drink with a bit of nostalgia. <\/p>\n

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Dirty Shirley with pictures of ingredients.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If there is any doubt about the popularity of the Dirty Shirley all you have to do is a quick search on Pinterest<\/a><\/strong> to see thousands of recipes for this cherry-flavored cocktail.<\/p>\n

In fact, the hashtag #dirtyshirley has 11.6 million views on TikTok as of today!<\/p>\n

Before we get to the recipe, here is a bit of history behind the kids’ drink that started it all!<\/p>\n

When was the Shirley Temple invented?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It has been reported that the famous child actor asked for a drink that looked like the beverages the adults around her were drinking at her birthday party in 1932.<\/p>\n

Per Make me a Cocktail<\/a> <\/strong>she was given a drink of ginger ale mixed with grenadine, topped with a cherry. It should be noted that she denies any involvement with the drink.<\/p>\n

But, the drink stuck and kids have been ordering it for many decades. The popularity of this mocktail inspired bartenders to experiment with an alcoholic version for the adults.<\/p>\n

While it is unknown who created the Dirty Shirley, we are sure happy they did! <\/p>\n

What Ingredients do I need to make a Dirty Shirley Cocktail?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A traditional Dirty Shirley is made with lemon-lime soda, vodka, and grenadine. However, we also add Peachtree which gives it another level of flavor.<\/p>\n

I’ve included a printable recipe card at the end of this post for convenience!<\/p>\n