Dirty Shirley, the Drink of the Summer?
One of the hottest cocktails in the country right now is the Dirty Shirley, and many bartenders are looking to offer it to their customers as the weather heats up. So what’s so special about this cocktail? Let’s take a look at what this drink has to offer, starting with its ingredients. We’ll examine how these elements work together to create an excellent drink, one that people all over are looking forward to trying.
Learn what Dirty Shirley is
Dirty Shirley sounds like a drink we’d invent in a dorm room to get as drunk as possible while also trying to not look like total party animals. But it turns out Dirty Shirley is (probably) an actual drink. A bartender claims he named it after his grandmother and that it was the love child of a Long Island Iced Tea and an Old Fashioned. The concoction reportedly packs a punch—which might be why Patrick T.
Learn how to make it
If you’re looking for a refreshing summer drink, look no further than Dirty Shirley. A shirley is a cocktail that gets its unique flavor from two ingredients: citrus and egg white.
Learn its history and who made it famous
It's hard to believe that an alcoholic drink with a name like Dirty Shirley could cause controversy. But when you think about it, there's nothing in dirty or shirley that would indicate it should be mixed together with alcohol (though I won't discount those with an affinity for dirty martinis). The actual story behind Dirty Shirleys is rather straightforward.
3 Benefits of Drinking Dirty Shirley
So why do bar-goers across America love Dirty Shirley so much? Let’s break it down. 1. It’s simple. 2. It packs a punch. 3. You can drink it over ice or mixed with another alcohol to change up your buzz.
2 Ways you can use it as a cocktail ingredient
Using fresh juice or freshly squeezed fruit will make your drink taste incredible, and it’s worth making an extra trip to a well-stocked supermarket or local farm stand for. That said, there’s no rule that says you can’t shake up a Dirty Shirley with canned peaches if they’re what you have on hand. They just won’t be as tasty as those made with fresh fruits! Here are two drinks that take advantage of summertime ingredients in different ways
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Here are a few more cocktail ideas for you: Dirty Mindy: 1.5 oz rum + .75 oz. triple sec + .75 Cointreau + 1 Tbsp sour mix + .25 cup orange juice. Don’t be afraid to kick up your favorite martini by swapping out vodka for light rum or tequila – just use half as much, since it packs more punch!