Frozen Dirty Shirley
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A grown-up spin on a favorite childhood drink, this frozen dirty Shirley is icy, sweet, and just boozy enough to kick off summer in style.
Dirty Shirley Slush
This slushy twist on the classic dirty Shirley is perfect for hot days, with bright cherry flavor, fizzy lemon-lime soda, and a splash of vodka. It’s easy to make in minutes and always a hit.
Whether you’re lounging poolside, hosting a backyard get-together, or just craving something nostalgic with a kick, this frozen cocktail is sure to hit the spot.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Just 4 simple ingredients and this frozen beverage is ready for any party!
- Customizable for a non-alcoholic mocktail or make it a boozy cocktail.
Ingredients Needed
Get full recipe with directions below.
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- Ice: Crushed or cubed
- Vodka: Use plain or flavored (cherry or citrus work great)
- Grenadine: For that signature cherry sweetness and pink color
- Lemon-lime soda: Such as Sprite or 7UP for fizz and citrus flavor
- Garnish: Lime wedges and maraschino cherries with stems
Equipment Needed:
- High-powered blender
- Highball glasses or cups of choice
How to Make a Frozen Dirty Shirley
To start, add about 5 cups of ice to your blender.
Then pour in the lemon-lime soda, vodka, and grenadine.
Blend everything until it’s smooth and slushy, with a thick texture that holds a straw upright.
Pour into your favorite glasses and top with a cherry and lime wedge. Serve right away with a straw (or a spoon, if you like) and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use a tamper if your blender needs help processing the ice.
- Add a spoonful of sugar if the slush isn’t sweet enough or needs help blending smoothly.
- Name-brand lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7UP have the best flavor.
- Drink color will vary depending on grenadine, some brands lean more towards pink, others red.
- I like to serve these with a straw, they’re just the right consistency. A spoon works too if you prefer a slushier experience.
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Frozen Dirty Shirley
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups lemon lime soda
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup Grenadine
- 5 cups ice
Garnish: Lime wedges, Maraschino cherries with stems
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender, leaving out the garnishes
- Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Pour into highball glasses or your favorite serving glasses.
- Garnish with a lime or lemon wedge and maraschino cherry, if you like, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
Substitutions and Add-Ins
- Swap the soda: Try ginger ale or sparkling water for a different twist
- Make it a float: Use less ice and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top
- Mocktail: Easily make this kid-friendly by omitting the alcohol.
FAQs
Yes, just pour the ingredients over ice, stir, and garnish. It won’t be slushy, but it’ll still taste great.
Not really, it’s light and easy to sip. You can always adjust the vodka to your liking.
Absolutely. Just leave out the vodka for a fun frozen Shirley Temple.
