Who does not have fond childhood memories of serving a classic Shirley Temple drink during a fun time with the family?
Sweet grenadine mixed with orange juice and soda served over ice in a tall, skinny glass, with a marzipan cherry or two on top!
Being a kid never felt so grown up!
What is a Shirley Temple drink?
Everyone remembers how special it was to have Shirley Temple at dinner as a kid. Named after the famous actress and child star of the 1930s, a hotel bartender created a mocktail just for her while she dined with her parents. Today, it is still a popular drink served to children on special occasions.
- Double or triple the recipe And pour Shirley Temples from a glass pitcher at Christmas parties (or fill a punch bowl if you like).
- Do it your way! Keep the non-alcoholic drink as is, or add a jigger or two of adult “Dirty Shirley Temple” vodka or rum. Let guests decorate themselves.
- Versatile mocktail! This Shirley Temple drink recipe can be turned into ‘Roy Rogers’; Replace ginger ale with Coca-Cola (Cola) or grape juice.
ingredients and variations
Grandin – The sweet and colorful star of this mocktail is Grandin, pomegranate syrup. If you don’t have grenadine, you can substitute some maraschino cherry juice or mix up a homemade grenadine by combining 1/4 cup pomegranate juice with 2 tablespoons sugar.
mixers – Choose any carbonated mixer such as ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, 7up or Sprite, plus a splash of orange or pineapple juice. Try a splash of fresh lime juice or lemon juice.
decorations – Fancy drinks need fancy garnishes! Add colorful fruit like thinly sliced orange slices and maraschino cherries (with stems if you can find them!). Lime wedges or some frozen berries are also fun to use.
How to make a Shirley temple
This colorful drink is super easy to make:
- Place ice in a small glass and fill it with ginger ale or 7-Up (according to the recipe below).
- Add grenadine syrup and optional orange juice. Mix and serve.
- Decorate with Marshino cherries and a slice of orange. Serve with a colorful straw!
Tips for the best mocktail (or the cocktail!)
- Homemade mocktails are easy to make! Chill the glasses and all ingredients before making drinks (including alcohol).
- Use crushed ice instead of larger ice cubes for a more festive look.
- Set up a DIY Shirley Temple station and let everyone make their own!
Be the bartender!
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