Frozen Dirty Shirley (Cocktail Recipe)
This frozen Dirty Shirley recipe makes a fun, frosty twist on the nostalgic drink, blending cherry, lemon-lime soda, and vodka into a refreshing adult slushie. Sweet, citrusy, and bursting with bright cherry flavor, this easy cocktail is perfect for summer parties, backyard barbecues, or relaxing by the pool.
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Remember when you were a kid and wanted to feel grown up when you went out to dinner with your parents so you’d order a Shirley Temple?
Well, these days I’m a grown up (or so the year on my birth certificate claims) and I want to feel like a kid while still enjoying some of the perks of being over 21.
This frozen Dirty Shirley cocktail recipe brings all those childhood flavors and turns them into an adult slushie style drink.
Dirty Shirleys evolved from the Shirley Temple mocktail for kids, by adding vodka to the classic recipe.
And now this old fashioned style frozen cocktail’s popularity is resurging since an article declared it the “drink of summer.”
It helps that fans of the hit series “Dungeon Crawler Carl,” a story about a guy and his ex-girlfriend’s cat who are stuck on an alien game show, have seen one of the main characters (Princess Donut) drink them on repeat.
One sip and you’ll know why people and tv characters love them!
Every sip is sweet and fruity with bright cherry flavor, a splash of citrus, and a smooth but icy texture that’s both refreshing and delicious.
It’s an easy drink to whip up for cookouts, girls’ nights, holiday weekends, or anytime you want a fun cocktail that looks just as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Ice– The ice gives the drink its slushie style consistency.
- Lemon lime soda– Sprite or 7-Up.
- Vodka– Plain vodka.
- Grenadine– A sweet, bright red syrup that’s commonly used to add color and flavor to cocktails, mocktails, and sodas. Buy it online here.
- Garnishes– Lemon or lime wedges and maraschino cherries with stems .
How to Make
These frozen Dirty Shirley cocktails are so easy to make!
Just blend all the ingredients together except the garnishes in a high power blender until they are smooth.
Pour the drinks into highball glasses.
Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge and cherry.
Enjoy!
Storing
Frozen drinks generally don’t store well so only make as much as you plan to enjoy.
Tips and Tricks
- Use good-quality grenadine (or one made with real pomegranate juice) for a brighter, less artificial flavor and better balance with the soda and vodka.
- Chill your ingredients ahead of time so the drink stays extra cold and frosty without getting watered down too quickly.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more or less grenadine, since lemon-lime soda can vary in sweetness depending on the brand.
Other Frozen Cocktails
This frozen Dirty Shirley cocktail is nostalgic adult treat perfect for warm weather.
Make them and enjoy!
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Frozen Dirty Shirley
Ingredients
- 5 Cups Ice
- 1 1/4 cups Lemon Lime Soda
- 1/2 cup Vodka
- 1/4 cup Grenadine
- Lime Wedges optional garnish
- Maraschino Cherries with stems (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except the garnishes, in a powerful blender.5 Cups Ice, 1 1/4 cups Lemon Lime Soda, 1/2 cup Vodka, 1/4 cup Grenadine
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into highball glasses, or the preferred glasses of your choice.
- Top with a lime wedge and cherry, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use good-quality grenadine (or one made with real pomegranate juice) for a brighter, less artificial flavor and better balance with the soda and vodka.
- Chill your ingredients ahead of time so the drink stays extra cold and frosty without getting watered down too quickly.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more or less grenadine, since lemon-lime soda can vary in sweetness depending on the brand.
Nutrition
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