Marry Thompson This Shirley Temple is a classic, non-alcoholic mocktail that’s sweet, fizzy, and kid-friendly, combining grenadine with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale, garnished with maraschino cherries. It’s quick to prepare, ready in about 2 minutes, and perfect for parties or a refreshing treat.
Jump to RecipeShirley Temple Recipe Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. grenadine
- 1 (12 oz.) can lemon-lime soda or ginger ale, chilled
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
How To Make Shirley Temple
- Prepare the Glass: Fill a tall, narrow glass or highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Grenadine: Pour 1 1/2 oz. grenadine over the ice.
- Add Soda: Pour in the chilled 12 oz. can of lemon-lime soda or ginger ale.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with maraschino cherries (1–2, as desired) and serve immediately with a straw.
Recipe Tips
- Why use chilled soda? Chilled soda keeps the drink refreshing and prevents the ice from melting too quickly, maintaining the fizz.
- Can I make this ahead? Prepare individual components (chilled soda, grenadine) but assemble just before serving to preserve carbonation.
- How do I adjust sweetness? Start with 1 oz. grenadine and add more to taste if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- What’s the Roy Rogers variation? Replace lemon-lime soda or ginger ale with dark cola for a slightly less sweet, “boy version” of the drink.
What To Serve With Shirley Temple
This mocktail pairs wonderfully with:
- Party snacks like popcorn or pretzels for a fun, casual vibe
- Mini sandwiches or sliders for a kid-friendly meal
- Fruit skewers to complement the sweet, fruity flavor
How To Store Shirley Temple
Refrigerate: Store unused grenadine and unopened soda in a cool, dry place or refrigerate. Once mixed, the drink is best consumed immediately to maintain carbonation.
Freeze: Freezing is not recommended, as it causes the soda to lose its fizz.
Shirley Temple Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 drink (12 oz. soda + 1 1/2 oz. grenadine)
- Calories: ~150 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~38g
- Protein: ~0g
- Fat: ~0g
- Saturated Fat: ~0g
- Sugar: ~35g
- Fiber: ~0g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients used.
FAQs
Yes, homemade grenadine (made from pomegranate juice and sugar) adds a fresher flavor. Adjust sweetness as needed.
Substitute with fresh cherries, a lemon slice, or skip the garnish.
Yes, scale up by maintaining the ratio (1 1/2 oz. grenadine per 12 oz. soda). Mix in a pitcher with ice just before serving.
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- Oatmeal-Cherry Slice-and-Bake Cookies Recipe
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- Mulled Pomegranate-Cherry Juice Recipe
Shirley Temple Recipe
Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy1
servings2
minutes150
kcalclassic, non-alcoholic mocktail with grenadine and lemon-lime soda or ginger ale, garnished with maraschino cherries, perfect for kids and parties.
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz. grenadine
1 (12 oz.) can lemon-lime soda or ginger ale, chilled
Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Directions
- Fill a tall or highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour grenadine over the ice.
- Add chilled lemon-lime soda or ginger ale.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use chilled soda for best fizz.
- Try the Roy Rogers variation with dark cola.
- Store grenadine and unopened soda in a cool place; consume drink fresh.
- Adjust grenadine for desired sweetness.
- Serve with a straw for easy sipping.