Dirty Shirley Cocktail
The Dirty Shirley Cocktail is a refreshing cherry-based vodka drink reminiscent of the classic Shirley Temple.
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 (zero sugar)
- 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 and pour in 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 to blend all of the flavors.
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? - Substitute Grenadine for the syrup and Maraschino cherries for the garnish
- This recipe can be doubled for 2 drinks
- The Amarena syrup blends best at room temperature
- Omit the vodka for a traditional Shirley Temple mocktail
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