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Dirty Shirley in a highball glass with maraschino cherry (AI-generated image)
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Dirty Shirley

The grown-up Shirley Temple: vodka, lemon-lime soda and grenadine with a cherry on top. Sweet, bubbly and very easy to make.

Time
1 min
Difficulty
Easy
Method
Built in glass
Glass
Highball glass

Ingredients

Servings

Amounts below make 1 serving.

Garnish: Maraschino cherry (2)

How to make it

  1. 1

    Fill a highball glass with ice.

  2. 2

    Add vodka and lemon-lime soda.

  3. 3

    Drizzle in grenadine and let it settle, then stir gently.

Bar gear

Equipment for this drink

Tools you'll need

  • JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
  • Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.

Recommended glassware

  • Highball glassTall and straight for long, fizzy mixed drinks over ice.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: Widely published standard specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults of legal drinking age — please enjoy responsibly.

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