Houstonist got worn out on early morning White Russians and late night Bloody Marys during the Thanksgiving break. Thus, we were looking for something light and zesty when a fellow sauce fiend suggest we opt for a Slutty Shirley.
The Slutty Shirley is a twist on the traditional children's cocktail, the Shirley Temple. You may remember Shirley Temple as a tap dancing little girl from black-and-white movies. The little lady inspired a fizzy red drink that you were likely served on special occasions such as Sunday dinner or making a D-minus on your history final. The slutty version is the same but with a bit of grandma's vodka dumped in for a bit of a kick
Slutty Shirley
+ 3 oz. vodka
+ 6 oz. ginger ale
+ 1 oz. grenadine
+ Maraschino cherry
Fill a high ball glass with five or six cubes of ice. Pour in the ginger ale and the vodka. Stir with a swizzle stick or straw. Top with grenadine, and garnish with the cherry.
Have a drink we should spread to the masses? Send it along [jason at houstonist dot com], and we just may post it after some extensive testing.
Don't be a dumbass. Drink responsibly or take a cab.
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Photo: flickr user peskymac.
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