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Dirty Shirley Cocktail
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5 from 5 votes

Dirty Shirley Cocktail

The Dirty Shirley Cocktail is a refreshing cherry-based drink that is reminiscent of the childhood classic Shirley Temple.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 208kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Vodka (cold)
  • 1 ounce cherry syrup, from Amarena jarred cherries, + 3 cherries for garnish
  • 6 ounces 7-up
  • 1 mint leaf

Instructions

  • Strain one ounce of Amarena Cherry juice from the jar into a shot glass and set aside 3 cherries for garnish
  • Fill an 8 oz glass with ice
  • Add 2 ounces of vodka
  • Pour in 1 ounce of Amarena syrup
  • Fill the remainder of the glass slowly with 6 ounces of 7-Up
  • Stir briskly to blend all of the flavors together

To Garnish:

  • Add one mint leaf and three Amarena cherries to a cocktail pick, or short skewer. Place across the top of the glass for garnish
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Can't find Amarena Cherries - just substitute Grenadine for the syrup and Maraschino cherries
  • This recipe can be doubled for 2 drinks
  • The Amarena syrup blends best at room temperature

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg