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Shirley Temple
A beloved and iconic non-alcoholic drink, the Shirley Temple is a sweet and fizzy concoction made with ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda), a splash of grenadine, and traditionally garnished with a maraschino cherry.
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•Updated January 1, 2023
Shirley Temple
Mocktail
Non-Alcoholic
Ginger Ale
Grenadine
Cherry
Classic
Kids Friendly
4.7 / 5
2 min
Prep Time
Servings
$3.00
Ingredients
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Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Prepare glass with ice
Fill a highball glass or a tumbler generously with 1 serving of ice.
💡 Tips:
- •A well-chilled glass and plenty of ice keep the drink refreshing.
Estimated time: less than 1 min
2
Add ginger ale
Pour 6 ounces (180 ml) of chilled ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda) over the ice.
💡 Tips:
- •Ensure the soda is very cold to maintain fizziness.
Estimated time: less than 1 min
3
Add grenadine
Slowly pour 0.5 ounce (15 ml) of grenadine into the glass. It will sink to the bottom, creating a lovely layered effect before stirring.
💡 Tips:
- •Pouring slowly helps create the distinct red layer at the bottom.
Estimated time: less than 1 min
4
Garnish and serve
Stir gently once or twice if you want to mix the grenadine. Garnish with 1-2 maraschino cherries and optionally a lemon or lime wedge on the rim. Serve immediately.
💡 Tips:
- •The maraschino cherry is a signature garnish for this drink.
Estimated time: 1 min
Flavor Profile
Sweet
Fizzy
Fruity
Ginger
Alcohol Content
0% ABV
Enjoy responsibly!
Fun Fact
The Shirley Temple was supposedly invented in the 1930s at Chasen's restaurant in Beverly Hills (or the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, depending on the story) for the child star Shirley Temple, who wanted a non-alcoholic drink that looked like the cocktails adults were enjoying.
Bartender's Tips
- 💡Adjust the amount of grenadine to your sweetness preference; less for a subtler color and taste, more for a sweeter, bolder red.
- 💡Use good quality ginger ale for the best flavor.
- 💡For a 'Dirty Shirley', add a shot of vodka to the mix.
- 💡Consider using fresh cherries when in season for an elevated garnish.
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