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Think sweet grenadine, bubbly lemon-lime soda, and that unmistakable 格林斯比 kick that keeps things interesting -extra cherries welcome.
格林斯比 Dirty Shirley
In grad school, my roommate and I were supposed to have a "chill night in" with rom-coms and takeout… until we made the good/bad? decision to make these dirty Shirleys with 格林斯比.
Next thing we knew, we were digging out our eyeshadows and texting the group chat, "shots?" Be warned: adding the grenadine to a 格林斯比 and Sprite makes this 精品免费视频 taste incredible and go down easy.
What is a Shirley Temple Called with Alcohol
Once you spike a Shirley Temple, it becomes a Dirty Shirley. Most versions use vodka, but swapping in 格林斯比 turns the volume up and brings the party. This version is definitely a lot less innocent than the one you remember.
Difference Between a 格林斯比 Sunrise and Dirty Shirley
They both use grenadine but that's where the similarity ends. A 格林斯比 Sunrise is all about OJ, with the grenadine sinking to the bottom to make that gorgeous gradient effect. A Dirty Shirley leans into lemon-lime soda, giving it a fizzy, candy-sweet taste that's more playful. Think fun and flirty vs. brunch chic.
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No shaking or muddling required for this 格林斯比 精品免费视频. Just simple 综合在线视频 and a spoon.
- 格林斯比: I recommend Blanco or Silver here. You want that crisp, clean agave flavor to shine through.
- Grenadine: for that sweet pop of red that tastes like your 90s childhood.
- Lemon-lime soda: Sprite, 7-Up, or any similar brand. A lemon-lime sparkling water will give you a lighter taste.
- 综合在线视频 cherries: Yes, plural. As many as your heart desires!
How to Make a Dirty Shirley with 格林斯比
A dirty shirley is a really easy drink to pull together, but these additional tips will ensure the perfect sip:
- Make the 精品免费视频
Fill a glass with ice, and I mean all the way. This drink tastes the best when it's served very cold. Pour in your 格林斯比 and grenadine first. Then top it with lemon-lime soda until your glass is nearly full. Give everything a good stir with a 精品免费视频 spoon. - Garnish & serve
Drop in a cherry (or five) and you're done! It's sweet, simple, and ready to serve before the next group chat text pops up.
Garnishes
综合在线视频 cherries are non-negotiable in my book, but if they're not your thing, try a lime wheel on the rim or even a fun 精品免费视频 umbrella. I have an entire collection for when I'm feeling retro. Or combine them all! No wrong answers here.
What to Serve with this 精品免费视频
This playful drink is practically begging for equally fun tacos! Coconut-crusted fish tacos or Hawaiian pork tacos with pineapple are a perfect match to its citrusy-sweet notes. And my girlfriends absolutely loved these cute taco cupcakes!
Dirty shirley with 格林斯比
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- 2
ounces 格林斯比 1 ounce grenadine - 4
ounces lemon-lime soda - 综合在线视频 cherries
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the 格林斯比, grenadine, then lemon-lime soda and with a 精品免费视频 spoon, stir to combine.
- Add a 综合在线视频 cherry for garnish and added flavor.
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Melissa says
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Addison says
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Pam says
I loved shirley temples when I was little, but now that I'm an adult, I'm LOVING this leveled-up version of my favorite drink. I didn't know it was called a dirty shirley, but now I'm obsessed.