Dirty Shirley Made with Sprite, Grenadine, Vanilla Creamer, and Crushed Ice
A playful twist on the classic mocktail, splashed with vodka and a swirl of creamer.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free
Allergens
Dairy
This spiked take on the childhood favorite pairs fizzy Sprite with sweet grenadine and a splash of vanilla creamer for a soft, cloudy pink drink. Poured over crushed ice, it's a quick shake-and-pour cocktail suited to parties, brunches, or a laid-back evening treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce grenadine
- 1 tablespoon vanilla coffee creamer
- 4 ounces Sprite
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish
Method
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Fill a highball glass with the crushed ice.
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Pour the vodka and grenadine over the ice.
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Top with the Sprite, filling the glass almost to the rim.
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Drizzle the vanilla creamer over the top and let it swirl through the drink without stirring vigorously, for a cloudy marbled effect.
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Stir gently once or twice with a bar spoon just to combine the flavors slightly.
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Garnish with the maraschino cherry and serve immediately.
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Dirty Shirley Made with Sprite, Grenadine, Vanilla Creamer, and Crushed Ice
This spiked take on the childhood favorite pairs fizzy Sprite with sweet grenadine and a splash of vanilla creamer for a soft, cloudy pink drink. Poured over crushed ice, it's a quick shake-and-pour cocktail suited to parties, brunches, or a laid-back evening treat.
3 min 1 serving 210 cal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce grenadine
- 1 tablespoon vanilla coffee creamer
- 4 ounces Sprite
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

Method
- 1
Fill a highball glass with the crushed ice.
- 2
Pour the vodka and grenadine over the ice.
- 3
Top with the Sprite, filling the glass almost to the rim.
- 4
Drizzle the vanilla creamer over the top and let it swirl through the drink without stirring vigorously, for a cloudy marbled effect.
- 5
Stir gently once or twice with a bar spoon just to combine the flavors slightly.
- 6
Garnish with the maraschino cherry and serve immediately.