Dirty Shirley reviews and discussion

4.9

97% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Authentic cherry flavor
  • Balanced alcohol content
  • Light mouthfeel
  • Refreshing canned cocktail
  • Less nostalgic shirley flavor
  • Occasional perceived sweetness
  • Not syrupy grenadine profile
  • Misses classic flavor expectations

Dirty Shirley works as a clean, adult take on the Shirley Temple—the reviews praise authentic organic cherry flavor and easy drinkability but note it can miss nostalgic Shirley Temple expectations for some. Reviews highlight real cherry juice and refreshing balance as strengths, and occasional mismatch with expectations or sweetness/nostalgia as weaknesses, useful for buyers who want a light, canned cherry vodka cocktail rather than an exact grenadine replica.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

35 reviews and posts

  • This product is amazing and the perfect poolside/boat drink. It doesn't leave me feeling bloated & I love there is no red dye or artificial flavors!! The flavor is the perfect mix of vodka and cherry juice and isn't too overpowering. Absolutely obsessed to say the least.

  • Love that it’s not made with grenadine!!

  • SO GOOD. I love that Dirty Shirley uses organic cherry juice and no artificial sweeteners. Malt beverages and sucralose gives me the WORST headaches. The 5.9% content is the perfect amount, without being too strong.

    Friends with Dirty Shirley
  • LOVE DS! Favorite part is that they are actually clean and use organic cherry juice, thank god. they are literally such a universal drink, everyone loves them! (my fiance loves them even more than me!!)

  • My go-to drink & it hits at every get together! Can’t go wrong with it.

  • My new go-to canned cocktail. The flavor is delicious and it's so refreshing!

  • Obsessed. they taste like a fresh new version of a dirty shirley that's crisp and clean!!

  • my favorite canned cocktail! Nostalgic, delicious, and I don’t have to worry about questionable ingredients

  • you would not believe how good this is best taste just made not out of a can I will definitely be buying these

  • Dirty Shirley had me dancing with delight! Those zesty, genuine cherry vibes made me wave goodbye to that old-school, heavy grenadine with red-40. If you're all about sugar overload and syrupy adventures, this might not be your jam. But if you're into a modern twist on a classic drink with top-notch ingredients, jump on this train! I'm now a loyal Dirty Shirley aficionado.

    Andrea H works for Dirty Shirley