Dirty Shirley Recipe
The Dirty Shirley recipe was named the Cocktail of the Year by The New York Times and continues to dominate nostalgic-drink searches. This craft build uses non-diluted Frutiva Grenadine to replace the thin, high-fructose bottle most versions rely on — a flavor-dense pomegranate performance upgrade that finally makes the Dirty Shirley taste as vivid as it looks.
Cocktail Ingredients & Measurements
2 oz (60 ml) Vodka
0.75 oz (22 ml) Frutiva Grenadine
0.25 oz (7 ml) Frutiva Lime Juice
4 oz (120 ml) Ice-Cold Lemon-Lime Soda
How to Make This Cocktail
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Step 1
Fill a tall Collins glass with fresh cubed ice.
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Step 2
Add vodka, Frutiva Grenadine, and lime juice.
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Step 3
Top with ice-cold lemon-lime soda.
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Step 4
Give one gentle lift with a bar spoon to create the signature red-to-clear gradient.
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Step 5
Garnish with two maraschino cherries on a cocktail pick and a fresh lime wheel.
