Shirley Temple's Adult Twist: Alcoholic Version Explored

The Shirley Temple is a non-alcoholic drink that was allegedly invented so that the child actress Shirley Temple could be served a drink at a bar. The Dirty Shirley or Dirty Shirley Temple is a version of this drink that contains alcohol, typically vodka. Some people take issue with the name Dirty Shirley, as they believe it is inappropriate to use the word dirty in front of a child's name. Alternative names for the drink include Shirley Temple Black (a reference to Shirley Temple's married name), Marilyn Monroe, and simply Alcoholic Shirley Temple.

The Dirty Shirley is a grown-up version of the Shirley Temple mocktail

The Dirty Shirley is a fun, refreshing, and delicious cocktail, perfect for adults who want to relive their childhood. It is built directly in the glass, so there's no shaking involved. Just add your vodka and grenadine to a tall glass with ice, top it off with lemon-lime soda, and garnish with a maraschino cherry and a lime wheel, if desired.

Some people prefer to call this drink a "Shirley Temple Black", a reference to Shirley Temple's married name, reflecting the drink's more mature status. Others have suggested names like "Marilyn Monroe" or "Lucille 2". However, "Dirty Shirley" remains a popular choice, despite some concerns about using the word "dirty" in front of a child character's name.

The Dirty Shirley was named the ""drink of the summer" by the New York Times in 2022, and its popularity has continued. It is a simple yet enjoyable cocktail, providing a grown-up twist on a classic mocktail.

To make a Dirty Shirley, add vodka to the usual Shirley Temple ingredients

The Dirty Shirley, or Dirty Shirley Temple, is an alcoholic version of the classic Shirley Temple mocktail. It is made by adding vodka to the usual Shirley Temple ingredients. The drink is typically prepared in the glass from which it will be served, so there is no need for shaking.

To make a Dirty Shirley, add a shot (or a touch more) of plain vodka and grenadine syrup to a tall glass with ice. Top it off with lemon-lime soda, such as Sprite, and give it a stir. It can be garnished with a maraschino cherry and a lime wheel, if desired. The New York Times named this drink the "cocktail of the summer" in 2022.

Some people may prefer to call this drink a "Shirley Temple Black", a reference to the actress's married name, or an "Adult Shirley Temple". Using "Dirty" in front of a woman's name, especially that of a child star, can be considered problematic, and some bartenders have expressed discomfort with the name.

There are variations on the recipe, with some people substituting light rum or whiskey sour mix for the vodka. One source suggests using raspberry vodka, while another recommends cherry vodka.

An alternative name for the alcoholic version is a Shirley Temple Black

The Shirley Temple is a non-alcoholic drink that was allegedly invented so that the child actress Shirley Temple could be served a drink at a bar. The drink is typically made with grenadine syrup, lemon-lime soda, and a maraschino cherry.

An alcoholic version of the drink, known as a "Dirty Shirley Temple", "Dirty Shirley", or "Adult Shirley Temple", can be made by adding vodka to the original recipe. Some recipes suggest using cherry vodka, while others recommend raspberry vodka. One source suggests substituting light rum for the vodka.

An alternative name for the alcoholic version is a "Shirley Temple Black", a reference to the actress's married name, which can be described as "the Shirley Temple, all grown up". This name is also used for other variations of the original drink, such as the "Root Beer Float" and the "Angelina (Mexican Shirley Temple)".

Shirley Temple Black was the actress' married name

The Shirley Temple is a non-alcoholic beverage named after the child actress Shirley Temple. The drink is typically made with grenadine syrup, lemon-lime soda, and a maraschino cherry. An alcoholic version of the drink, called a Dirty Shirley Temple, or simply Dirty Shirley, can be made by adding vodka. Alternatively, dark rum can be added, and the drink is called a Shirley Temple Black, a reference to the actress's married name, as an adult, Shirley Temple Black.

Shirley Temple was born Shirley Jane Temple on April 23, 1928, in Santa Monica, California. She began her career in film at the age of three and rose to fame in 1934, becoming one of Hollywood's top stars. She was known for her singing, dancing, and acting, with her breakthrough role in the musical "Stand Up and Cheer!". She went on to star in several popular films, including "Bright Eyes," "The Little Colonel," and "Curly Top." Her image was used to endorse numerous commercial products, and she became a cultural icon, with dolls, dresses, and other merchandise bearing her likeness.

In 1945, at the age of 17, Temple married her first husband, John Agar, and continued to act in films like "The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer" and "That Hagen Girl." However, her popularity began to wane, and her last major film was "The Little Princess" in 1939. She retired from film in 1950 and married Charles Alden Black, a businessman, in the same year. They had two children together, Charles Alden Black Jr. and Lori, who became a bassist for the rock band The Melvins.

Under her married name, Shirley Temple Black, she embarked on a diplomatic career in 1969, representing the United States at the 24th United Nations General Assembly. She went on to serve as the first female U.S. ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia and as the first female Chief of Protocol of the United States. She received numerous awards and honors, including the Kennedy Center Honors and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. She served on various boards of directors, including those of The Walt Disney Company and the National Wildlife Federation.

Another recipe includes whiskey sour mix, ginger ale, 7 Up, and vodka or tequila

The Shirley Temple is a non-alcoholic drink that was purportedly invented so that the child actress Shirley Temple could be served a drink at a bar. The "Dirty Shirley" or "Dirty Shirley Temple" is the cocktail version of this drink. It is made by adding a shot of vodka to the original recipe.

Another recipe for an alcoholic version of the Shirley Temple includes whiskey sour mix, ginger ale, 7 Up, and vodka or tequila. This recipe also starts with grenadine syrup, but cuts down on the sugar by adding a bit of carbonated mineral water.

Some people prefer to call the alcoholic version of the Shirley Temple a "Shirley Temple Black", a reference to the actress's married name. However, others prefer to call it a "Dirty Shirley", arguing that adding the word "dirty" to a woman's name, especially that of a child, can be problematic.

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