Dirty Shirley Halloween Drink

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Do you remember enjoying a classic Shirley Temple as a kid? Well, who says you can’t improve on a good thing?!

Dirty Shirley Halloween Drink in drinking glasses

The Dirty Shirley is a classic Shirley Temple taken up a notch with the addition of Vodka. And what better time to try this TikTok Trending sensation than Halloween. Adding a syringe of Grenadine to your Dirty Shirley Temple gives it a spooky twist too!

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The Dirty Shirley is a little sour, a little sweet, and the perfect mix of refreshing and tasty. You’ll also appreciate how easy it is to make. Adding a grenadine-filled syringe makes it a simple, sweet, and spooky Halloween Signature Cocktail to enjoy in style. Everyone will love this effortless cocktail!

What will I need to make this Dirty Shirley recipe? You’ll need the following ingredients for your Dirty Shirley Cocktail.

4 Simple ingredients plus a little ice and you’ll be on your way to a 100% delicious Shirley Temple-inspired adult drink. Here’s what you’ll need. For exact measurements, refer to the recipe card below.

Vodka – Any vodka works, choose your favorite. Cherry vodka would also be great for a sweeter cocktail.

Lemon-lime soda – I prefer 7UP or Sprite, but any lemon-lime soda will do, including diet options. Not a fan of lemon-lime soda? No problem. You can use ginger ale, tonic water, seltzer water, or soda water instead.

Grenadine

Maraschino cherries – Optional, but they make a perfect treat after your last sip and add a nice pop of color.

Ice

You’ll need the following supplies:

Glasses – Any 10-12 ounce glass works, but I recommend a highball glass or a Collins glass.

Measuring Cup – A liquid measuring cup or a 1-2 ounce shot glass to measure your ingredients.

Spoon

Oral Medication Syringes – Find them here on Amazon.

Straws – Optional, but I find it’s the best way to enjoy this tasty treat.

Dirty Shirley Halloween Drink ingredients

Can I make this a year-round cocktail?

As fun as the grenadine-filled syringe is in this recipe, you can skip it and enjoy this cocktail year-round at happy hour (not just on Halloween).

What is the best glass to serve this Dirty Shirley Drink?

Serve this spooky cocktail in any glass you like (just make sure it holds at least 10 ounces). I recommend tall glasses like Collins cocktail glasses and highball glasses.

Can I make this cocktail ahead of time?

Absolutely! I suggest preparing it for your next Halloween party. Scale up the recipe to suit your guests, mix everything in a pitcher (except the ice), cover with plastic wrap, and store in the fridge.

When ready to serve, pour the cocktail into a punch bowl with ice, garnish with maraschino cherries, and place grenadine-filled syringes around the bowl’s rim. If it’s not Halloween, pour it into a pitcher with ice instead and skip the syringes.

Can I make this non-alcoholic?

Certainly! It won’t be “dirty” anymore, just a traditional Classic Shirley Temple Mocktail with a spooky twist. Call it a Spooky Shirley (catchy, right?)! Kids will enjoy the grenadine-filled syringe.

Where can I find the syringes?

Syringes aren’t something you see every day, but they’re easy to find online. Try these ones from Amazon.