Dirty Shirley
A Shirley Temple with vodka. Sweet, pink and playful.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 8% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Grenadine
- 150 ml Lemonade (lemon-lime soda)
- Cocktail cherries (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 45 ml vodka into the glass
- Pour 15 ml grenadine into the glass
- Top with 150 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda)
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Dirty Shirley
The highball family. A highball is a spirit topped with a larger amount of mixer and served tall over ice. The style spread in the 1890s, when Scotch and soda became fashionable, and where the name came from is still debated. Highballs are the easiest drinks to make well: a cold glass, plenty of ice and a fresh mixer.
Dirty Shirley FAQ
What's in a Dirty Shirley?
45 ml vodka, 15 ml grenadine, 150 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda), garnished with cocktail cherries.
How strong is a Dirty Shirley?
About 8% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Dirty Shirley?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Dirty Shirley in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
