We've all had our fair share of Shirley Temples, but now that I'm 21, I wanted to see how to turn some of my favorite kiddy drinks into yummy adult drinks.
Here are four kid drinks that have gotten a make-over and will turn the last weeks of summer into a party.
1. The Shirley Temple
This is probably the most well-know mock-tail that kids guzzle down at weddings and other formal events. Made with Ginger Ale, cherries and sometimes a lime, these are still refreshing even if you are of drinking age.
To turn these into a "Dirty Shirley" all you've got to do is add an ounce of vodka or rum of your choice and it will still taste as sweet.
2. Strawberry Lemonade
Now I will always love some plain strawberry lemonade, but it is the perfect drink to transform into an adult beverage during these hot-hot-hot summer days.
To make this an adult drink, take your strawberries and lemons to make the base lemonade. Add some ginger ale for fizz and then add a lemon or tropical rum to the pitcher and serve cold.
3. Hot Coco
Adding Bailey's Irish Cream as well as Peppermint Schnapps makes for a sweet and fresh drink. You can also add Whipped cream vodka, or Vanilla flavored vodka to make your hot coco flavored.
4. Italian Soda's
Italian cream sodas are all the rage for hot summers. Made with sweet syrup of a fruit of your choice, and carbonated water you can add almost anything to turn these into the drink of the party.
Adding any fruit flavored vodka is the perfect compliment to this sweet treat.
