A quick 3-minute drink, this Shirley Temple is non-alcoholic and kid-friendly. See how to make it with just 5 simple ingredients.

Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple is a popular non-alcoholic drink, or mocktail that’s usually garnished with a maraschino cherry, which adds sweetness and color. The drink is named after the famous child star Shirley Temple.

Since Shirley Temple contains no alcohol, it’s great for kids and adults alike. The pretty red-pink color also makes it perfect for picnics, baby showers, and summer parties.

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Recipe Summary

• This Shirley Temple is a refreshing drink made of grenadine syrup, lime juice, ginger ale, ice, and a maraschino cherry.
• The drink has the perfect ratio of ingredients for a balanced sweet and tart flavor.
• As a non-alcoholic drink, Shirley Temple is kid-friendly.
• The recipe makes 8 ounces, or 1 cup, and takes just 3 minute to prepare.

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Ingredient Notes

• Grenadine: Grenadine is a syrup made of concentrated pomegranate juice. It adds sweetness, flavor, and color. Use a high-quality grenadine for the best taste.
• Lime juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice tastes better than the bottled kind.
• Ginger ale: The drink gets its fizziness from ginger ale. Use your favorite brand.
• Ice: If possible, use ice made with filtered water.
• Maraschino cherry: A classic garnish for Shirley Temple.

For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Recipe Notes

Use fresh lime juice.

Bottled lime juice might convenient, but it’s not as good as fresh juice. It’s worth squeezing fresh, whole limes instead.

A citrus juicer is helpful for making sure the juice is clear and smooth. A medium lime has about 2 tablespoons of juice, so you’ll need less than half a lime for this drink.

Make sure the ginger ale is fresh.

To avoid a flat drink, use ginger ale from a freshly opened can. If the bottle has been open for a while, the ginger ale will lose its bubbles.

Start with the grenadine to make layers.

For a pretty layered drink, add the grenadine syrup first. It’s the sweetest and heaviest ingredient, so it will sink to the bottom. The lime juice and ginger ale will stay on top of the grenadine, creating layers.

Expert Tips

• Grenadine is traditionally used in Shirley Temples, but you can also try it with strawberry simple syrup. It will add sweetness and color with a slightly different, less tart flavor.
• You can substitute the ginger ale and lemon juice with lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7UP.
• The drink will lose its fizz the longer it sits, so be sure to serve it right away.

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