Shirley temple

Shirley Temple

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A classic non-alcoholic cocktail featuring grenadine syrup, lime juice and club soda, garnished with maraschino cherries.

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Recipe

1 cocktail (150ml)
  • Grenadine 
    30 ml
  • Lime Juice 
    30 ml
  • Club Soda 
    fill with
  • Maraschino Cherry 
    1 pieces
Recipe credit: Chasen's Restaurant, Beverly Hills (1930s)

Instructions

Step

Fill a chilled highball glass halfway with ice cubes

Step

Pour 30ml grenadine syrup over the ice

Step

Add 30ml lime juice

Step

Top with soda water and stir gently with bar spoon to lightly combine while preserving carbonation

Step

Garnish with 2 maraschino cherries and serve immediately

Equipment

Bar spoon
Jigger

Description

The Shirley Temple is an iconic mocktail created in the 1930s for child actress Shirley Temple. This beloved non-alcoholic drink combines sweet grenadine syrup and lime juice with fizzy club soda to create a refreshing, colorful beverage that’s perfect for all ages. The drink’s signature pink hue and cherry garnish make it as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Nutritional information

1 cocktail (150ml)
Calories
100
ABV
0 %
Alcohol
0 g
Carbs
25 g
Carbs from Sugar
23 g
Fat
0 g
Protein
0.2 g
Sodium
25 mg
Nutritional information is approximate and includes estimated 30% dilution from ice. Values may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.
Allergens
Sulfites

Tips & Notes

  • Use authentic pomegranate-based grenadine instead of artificial cherry syrup for superior flavor and color

  • Chill all ingredients beforehand to maintain the drink's refreshing quality and prevent excessive dilution

  • Pour the soda slowly over the back of a bar spoon to create a beautiful layered gradient effect

  • For a less sweet version, substitute half the lemon-lime soda with club soda

Yes, reduce the grenadine to 15-20ml or replace half the club soda with lemon-lime soda for a sweeter version.

You can substitute with pomegranate juice mixed with simple syrup, or use raspberry or cherry syrup as alternatives.

Absolutely! Ginger ale creates a slightly different but equally delicious flavor profile with more spice and complexity.

Add 30-45ml of vodka to create a “Dirty Shirley” – a popular adult variation of this classic mocktail.

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Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Grenadine
    30 ml
  • Lime Juice
    30 ml
  • Club Soda
    fill with
  • Maraschino Cherry
    1 pieces

Method

  1. Fill a chilled highball glass halfway with ice cubes
  2. Pour 30ml grenadine syrup over the ice
  3. Add 30ml lime juice
  4. Top with soda water and stir gently with bar spoon to lightly combine while preserving carbonation
  5. Garnish with 2 maraschino cherries and serve immediately