Some of my earliest memories are from spring vacation in sunny Florida. Wading into the Gulf of Mexico to collect seashells, building sand castles and going to The Lazy Flamingo for happy hour. I know what you’re thinking but hey, my mom would get a daiquiri and I’d get chicken fingers and a Shirley Temple. Still the meal of champions, in my opinion. The manager even gave me a free tshirt to wear on the beach, which I totally rocked went down to my ankles. Very slimming, I must say.
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Shirley Temple not only because grenadine is everything but I loved watching Shirley Temple movies growing up. Heidi, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and Curly Top. All classics. Then you grown up and those fun mocktails turn into cocktails. But I can’t bring myself to give ol’ Shirls the boot so let’s just make up by adding vodka to the party.
Round of chicken fingers + Dirty Shirleys, coming right up!
And can we talk about how much I love these glasses?!? I found them at a thrift shop for $2. Wonderfully kitschy and totally perfect for a Dirty Shirley. Bendy straw is a non-negotiable here.
Ingredients
Sprite Zero (or any citrus pop – yup, I say pop)
Grenadine
Vodka
Maraschino Cherries (optional)
Directions
Fill a Collins glass up halfway with ice and pour in a shot of vodka. Add the Sprite until the glass is almost full and then top with grenadine. Garnish with maraschino cherries.
You could even go a little wild and top with a splash of Prosecco to give it some extra bubbles!
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This looks so yummy!
XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass