Dirty Shirley - Three Olives Branch (2024)

Take a trip down memory lane with this Dirty Shirley co*cktail recipe! A grown up twist on the classic kid mocktail with citrus and fruit flavors.

Dirty Shirley Temple

When I was a kid, the Shirley Temple was the go-to drink for going out to eat. And with all the cherries we could get!

This easy co*cktail recipe is based on the childhood classic with the addition of vodka.

What is the Dirty Shirley?

A Dirty Shirley is a version of a Shirley Temple drink with alcohol in it.

See below for a list of ingredients!

Is there Another Name for a Dirty Shirley?

Not for what is considered to be this drink.

There are variations with other sodas and ingredients that go by other names.

What is the Difference Between a Shirley Temple and Roy Rogers?

Both made with grenadine, a Shirley Temple uses lemon lime soda while a Roy Rogers uses cola.

If made with alcohol, a Shirley Temple uses vodka and a Roy Rogers uses bourbon.

Does a Shirley Temple have Alcohol in it?

No! The original Shirley Temple is alcohol free.

This Dirty Shirley does add alcohol for a grown-up version of a classic.

Where did the Drink Shirley Temple Come From?

It is believed that a bartender made the non-alcoholic Shirley Temple drink for the Shirley Temple actress one day in Beverly Hills.

What Kind of Alcohol is in a Dirty Shirley Temple?

Traditionally it uses vodka.

But you could also use gin, clear rum, or tequila if preferred.

What is in a Dirty Shirley?

Here is what you need to make this vodka co*cktail:

• Vodka
• Lemon Lime Soda
• Grenadine
• Maraschino Cherries

How to Make a Dirty Shirley

This is a very easy co*cktail to make!

Fill a glass with ice. Then pour the vodka over the ice.

Then add the grenadine.

Top it off with a lemon lime soda, and garnish with a maraschino cherry (or 4!) and serve.

Is Grenadine an Alcohol?

No. It is a syrup.

What is Grenadine?

Grenadine is a flavored syrup that turns drinks either red or pink.

It is made with pomegranate which is a surprise to most as it tends to be considered a cherry flavor.

What Does Grenadine Taste Like?

Overall the flavor is sweet, like other syrups, with a fruity taste but it does not have a traditional strong pomegranate taste, regardless of being made from it.