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The original Shirley Temple. Ginger ale, grenadine, a splash of lemon-lime, a cherry on a stick. Because yes, kids deserve a signature drink too.
Ingredients
- 180 ml Ginger Ale
- 30 ml Grenadine
- 15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Maraschino Cherry
- 1 Orange Slice
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in the ginger ale.
- Slowly pour the grenadine down the inside of the glass so it sinks to the bottom.
- Add the lemon juice.
- Garnish with a cherry and orange slice.
Notes
Shirley Temple Black was famously annoyed that this drink was named after her. Whatever. It is delicious.
How to make a Shirley Temple Classic
The original Shirley Temple. Ginger ale, grenadine, a splash of lemon-lime, a cherry on a stick. Because yes, kids deserve a signature drink too.
Ingredients
- 180ml chilled ginger ale
- 30ml grenadine syrup
- 15ml fresh lemon juice
- 1 maraschino cherry
- 1 orange slice
- Ice to fill
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in the ginger ale.
- Slowly pour the grenadine down the inside of the glass so it sinks to the bottom.
- Add the lemon juice.
- Garnish with a cherry and orange slice.
Three notes worth knowing
Shirley Temple Black was famously annoyed that this drink was named after her. Whatever. It is delicious.
When to drink a Shirley Temple Classic
Any time you want the ritual without the aftermath. Brunch, post-work, Dry January, designated driver, pregnancy, or just not in the mood to drink tonight.

