Shirley Temple Recipe

Shirley Templeis a classic non-alcoholic drink that’s perfect for everyone, no matter their age! The combination of the sweet grenadine syrup, fizzy soda, and the garnish of maraschino cherries feels fancy and elegant.

Making aShirley Templedrink is a breeze and takes about one minute! You start by filling a tall glass halfway with ice. Then pour the grenadine over the ice and finish up by adding the lemon-lime soda (typically Sprite or 7UP) or ginger ale. Oh, and don’t forget to garnish with maraschino cherries, too!

Shirley Temples are a pink, fizzy mocktail that is sweet and always in style.They are a great drink to make year-round. You can make just one drink, several, or a big batch to serve at a party or wedding. (Check out my other party-worthy drinks, too:Butterbeer,Wassail,and ALL thelemonades!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

1. Kid-Friendly: Shirley Temples are often considered a “grown-up” drink for kids, making them feel special and included when adults are enjoying cocktails.
2. Eye-Catching Presentation: Shirley Temples are typically garnished with maraschino cherries and sometimes a slice of orange or a lemon wedge. The bright red color and garnishes make the drink visually appealing and fun to consume.
3. No Alcohol:For individuals who do not drink alcohol or prefer not to consume it, Shirley Temples provide an alternative that allows them to participate in social events without feeling left out.
4. Low-Cost Option:Shirley Temples are usually less expensive than alcoholic cocktails, making them an economical choice for those on a budget.

Recipe Ingredients

• Grenadine: this flavored syrup is the star! It’s what gives the drink its characteristic color and flavor. (More on grenadine below.)
• Ice
• Lemon-Lime Soda Pop:use Sprite, 7up, or a generic alternative or ginger ale soda that you like or a combination of the two
• Maraschino cherry (or two):the classic garnish

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

Popular Substitutions and Variations

While the classic Shirley Temple recipe is sure to please children and adults alike, there are a few fun and creative variations to try. Here are a few ideas to mix things up:

1. Shirley Temple Black(Shirley’s married name): A more grown-up version of the original, this recipe calls for black cherry soda instead of lemon-lime soda. Add grenadine and ice, and top with a cherry.
2. Blue Shirley:Instead of using grenadine, use blue curacao for a fun blue twist on the classic drink.
3. Dirty Shirley:Add a splash of vodka to your Shirley Temple for a little extra kick.
4. Tropical Shirley:Use pineapple juice and orange juice instead of soda for a tropical twist.
5. Raspberry Shirley:Add a splash of raspberry syrup to your Shirley Temple for a fruity and flavorful variation.
6. Strawberry Shirley Temple:Mix strawberry syrup with lemon-lime soda and garnish with fresh strawberries for a refreshing summer mocktail.
7. Roy Rogers:This mocktail is similar to a Shirley Temple, but instead of grenadine, it uses cola. Simply add cola instead of lemon-lime soda to your glass of ice and top it with a cherry.

How to Make a Shirley Temple

1. Grab a tall cup and fill it half full with ice.
2. Pour in the grenadine. This is the key to achieving the drink’ssignature flavor and classic pink color!
3. Add in your favorite lemon-lime soda and give it a gentle stir to combine all the flavors.
4. Top it off with a maraschino cherry.

Recipe FAQs

Expert Tips

• Need more than a few Shirley Temples?Try making a Shirley Temple Party Punch: Add 6 cups ice, 1 (12-ounce) bottle Grenadine, and 1 bottle each (2 liters each) of lemon-lime soda and ginger ale to a large serving bowl and stir gentle to combine! Top with a whole jar of maraschino cherries without any stems and serve it like any other party punch. It’s always a huge hit and the color is so pretty!
• Use what soda you like or have on hand.You can do all lemon-lime or all ginger ale or do a mix of the two. I prefer all ginger ale.
• Other garnishesmight include aslice of lime or lemonfor a citrusy twist, or a bit offresh mintfor a refreshing herbal aroma. You might try aslice of orangeor a fewraspberriesfor some added color and flavor.
• Popular glassesfor this faux-fancy drink include a narrow Collins or highball. But our family parties often just sport SOLOs!

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