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Dirty Shirley Slush

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Posted: 07/22/23

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This easy Dirty Shirley Slush recipe is a summer spin on the classic Dirty Shirley cocktail. Made with just four ingredients, you will crave this delicious adult slushy all summer long!

Side view of glasses of Dirty Shirley Slush garnished with cherries and straws. Extra cherries beside glasses.

Cool off this summer with this delicious frozen Dirty Shirley recipe. A taste of childhood with a frozen adult spin, this slushy is a must-try! For a mocktail, try the traditional Shirley Temple Drink.

Dirty Shirley

The Dirty Shirley cocktail takes a boozy twist on the classic Shirley Temple mocktail. A fizzy and slightly fruity mixed drink that is refreshing and oh so good!
Two glasses of Dirty Shirley drinks with ice and maraschino cherries

What is in a Dirty Shirley Slush

Only four ingredients are required for this delicious frozen cocktail recipe, making it a quick and easy recipe to mix up the night before a party or gathering.

  • Frozen cherry juice concentrate: Found in the freezer section of your grocery store, use a juice blend with cherries if you cannot find plain cherry juice concentrate.
  • Vodka: Use a mid-level vodka you like the flavor of. Our favorite is Tito’s.
  • Grenadine: A fruity bar syrup also used in the delicious Bahama Mama cocktail.
  • Lemon line soda: Adds some fizz to your slush, use Sprite or 7-Up.

Overhead photo of a bowl of Dirty Shirley Slush. Cookie scoop and cherries for garnish beside bowl.

How to Make a Dirty Shirley Slush

This is a brief overview of just how simple this frozen Dirty Shirley Temple drink is to make. For the full recipe including measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  • Combine ingredients. Stir all ingredients together in a large freezer-safe container.
  • Freeze. Place in the freezer overnight for best results.
  • Serve. Scoop into glasses, garnish with cherries, and enjoy!

Pro tip!

This frozen cocktail recipe needs to chill in the freezer overnight, so make sure to make this Dirty Shirley slush the day before your party to ensure it is ready to serve. You can make this slush recipe and store in the freezer up to four days in advance.

Close up photo of a cookie scoop dipping into Dirty Shirley Slush.

How to Serve

Scoop your slush into glasses using an ice cream or cookie scoop. Leave your frozen Dirty Shirleys in the freezer until just before you are ready to serve so that they are nice and cold. Serve your cocktails with spoons and straws, as there will be more liquid as the drinks start to melt. Garnish with a cherry or two and enjoy! Place it back in the freezer in between serving to keep it frozen.

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Side view of a glass of Dirty Shirley Slush garnished with a cherry and straws. Another glass in the background. Cherries beside glass.

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Side view of glasses of Dirty Shirley Slush garnished with cherries and straws. Extra cherries beside glasses.
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Dirty Shirley Slush

Serves: 12 drinks
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 12 hours
Total: 12 hours 5 minutes
This easy Dirty Shirley Slush recipe is a summer spin on the classic Dirty Shirley cocktail. Made with just four ingredients, you will crave this delicious adult slushy all summer long!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces frozen cherry juice concentrate (If you can only find a blend, that will work.)
  • 2 cups vodka
  • 1/4 cup grenadine
  • 2 liters lemon lime soda (like Sprite or 7-Up)

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large freezer-safe container.
  • Freeze overnight.
  • Scoop into glasses, top with cherries, and enjoy.
Author: Lisa Longley
Course: Drinks
Side view of glasses of Dirty Shirley Slush garnished with cherries and straws. Extra cherries beside glasses.

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Lisa Longley has been creating great recipes for more than a decade. While it is too hard for her to pick her favorite cocktail, she is known to love our dirty martini.

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