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Shirley Temple
A Shirley Temple is a fizzy mocktail with a vibrant red color. Made with ginger ale, sweet grenadine syrup, and a cherry, this bubbly drink is fun for all ages!
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This fizzy, non-alcoholic mocktail is a colorful and cheerful drink that never goes out of style. Made with a bubbly combination of ginger ale, sweet grenadine syrup, and finished off with a cherry, this is a fun drink that can turn every day into something to celebrate.
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A Shirley Temple is a non-alcoholic drink made with grenadine, ginger ale, and maraschino cherries that is named after the iconic child actress. This classic fizzy drink with a vibrant red color is a fun treat that everyone from little kids to grown-ups alike can enjoy
Probably the most famous mocktail, this alcohol-free drink is the perfect way to celebrate special occasions. The pretty sparkling drink with a lovely crimson color can help make sure everyone feels like part of the celebration. You can even add a pretty straw to your delicious drinks to add to the charm.
With just a few ingredients you can make this mocktail at home any time you are having a fancy dinner in or celebrating a special occasion. A Shirley Temple can turn any meal into something special.
Shirley Temple Ingredients
- Grenadine
- Ginger ale
- Lime juice
- Ice
- Maraschino cherries - optional garnish
- Lime wedges - optional garnish
This official version of the Shirley Temple drink is always made with ginger ale. However, modern versions of this drink often use lemon-lime soda in place of the ginger ale. Either type of soda will give you the fizzy base you need. You could also use club soda if that is what you have on hand. The typical ratio for this classic cocktail is 1:8. If you are using a bigger glass, for example, a mason jar, double the recipe and retain the 1:8 ratio.
If you are making these cocktails for kids, Rose’s Grenadine Syrup will be your best bet as it has a very sugary sweet taste. If you are making this for adults with a more seasoned palate, there are other types of grenadine out there that you will find behind most bars. If you are in a pinch and can’t find grenadine at the grocery store, you could also use the maraschino cherry juice from your jar of cherries. This won’t be quite as sweet but will still give your drink the pink color.
You will find versions of this favorite drink that will add a splash of orange juice and make it even more colorful and fruity with a refreshing citrus flavor. You can also modify this drink into an adult version called a “Dirty Shirley” by adding vodka or light rum.
How to Make Shirley Temple
FIRST STEP: Fill your chosen glass with ice - a favorite is a Collins glass or a tumbler.
SECOND STEP: Add 1 fluid ounce of grenadine to the glass over the ice.
THIRD STEP: Squeeze the juice from the lime into the glass.
FOURTH STEP: Add 8 fluid ounces of ginger ale.
FIFTH STEP: Decorate with maraschino cherries and slices of lime.
Why is it called a Shirley Temple cocktail?
The Shirley Temple drink is named after the iconic child actress and rumor has it that a bartender made it, especially for her so that she could have a fancy drink along with the adults she was with.
Can I substitute grenadine with another syrup?
Torani Syrup has a pomegranate syrup that would be a great option in place of the grenadine.
What is the difference between Shirley Temple and Kitty cocktail?
Shirley Temple is ginger ale with a splash of grenadine & a cherry, while a kitty cocktail is 7-Up with cherry juice, orange slice, and cherry.
How to Store Shirley Temple
A Shirley Temple cocktail will need to be consumed immediately due to the melting ice.
Make-Ahead: You could make the cocktail ahead in a punch bowl and add the ice as the drink is being poured. It’s the ice melting into the cocktail that will water down the flavor/fizz over time.
Shirley Temple
A Shirley Temple is a fizzy mocktail with a vibrant red color. Made with ginger ale, sweet grenadine syrup, and a cherry, this bubbly drink is fun for all ages!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 ounce fluid of grenadine
- 8 ounce fluid of ginger ale
- 1 lime juice
- ice
- maraschino cherries optional garnish
- lime wedges optional garnish
Instructions
- Fill your chosen glass with ice - a favorite is a Collins glass or a tumbler.
- Add 1 fluid ounce of grenadine to the glass over the ice.
- Squeeze the juice from the lime into the glass.
- Add 8 fluid ounces of ginger ale.
- Decorate with maraschino cherries and slices of lime.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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