Shirley Temple Recipe

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.

Shirley 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

1. Prepare the Glass: Fill a tall, narrow glass or highball glass with ice cubes.
2. Add Grenadine: Pour 1 1/2 oz. grenadine over the ice.
3. Add Soda: Pour in the chilled 12 oz. can of lemon-lime soda or ginger ale.
4. 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.

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Shirley Temple Recipe

Recipe by Marry ThompsonCourse: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

2

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

150

kcal

classic, 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.