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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 💡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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