Spirits Vodka Dirty Shirley Be the first to rate & review! Remember drinking Shirley Temples when you were a kid? The cocktail for children has made a comeback, albeit one suitable for adults only. A shot of vodka added to the mixture of ginger ale and grenadine gives it a slight edge, but the maraschino cherry on top keeps things whimsical. Feel free to cut the ginger ale with sparkling water to cut the sweetness, or to swap in lemon-lime soda for the ginger ale if you prefer. By Bridget Hallinan Bridget Hallinan As an Associate Food Editor, Bridget Hallinan primarily focuses on home cooking content for Food & Wine.com. She writes and edits recipe content, interviews chefs for helpful tips and tricks, and works on franchises such as our cookbook roundups and taste tests. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 10, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photo by Huge Galdones / Food Styling by Christina Zerkis Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Ingredients ½ ounce grenadine 2 ounces vodka 8 ounces ginger ale 1 maraschino cherry Directions Add ice to a highball glass. Top with grenadine, vodka, and ginger ale. Garnish with a cherry. Rate it Print