Dirty Shirley Sparkling Cherry Cocktail
A playful, adult spin on the classic Shirley Temple—this sparkling cherry cocktail adds vodka (optional) to sweet cherry syrup and fizzy soda for a fun and sophisticated twist.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz cherry syrup or grenadine
- 4 oz lemon-lime soda or sparkling water
- 1 ½–2 oz vodka (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Maraschino cherries and lemon twist (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in cherry syrup or grenadine.
- Add vodka if using.
- Top with lemon-lime soda or sparkling water.
- Gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and a lemon twist. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Omit vodka for a kid-friendly version.
- Use sparkling cherry soda for a deeper cherry flavor.
- Add citrus juice or ginger ale for a twist.
- Muddle fresh mint or basil for a herbal note.
- Use prosecco instead of soda for an elegant variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dirty shirley, cherry cocktail, sparkling drink, vodka soda, shirley temple adult
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