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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
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.
CourseBeverage, Cocktail, Drinks
CuisineBeverage, Cocktail, Drinks
KeywordBeverage Recipe, Cocktail Recipe, Drink Recipe

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

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Pour in the ginger ale.
  3. Slowly pour the grenadine down the inside of the glass so it sinks to the bottom.
  4. Add the lemon juice.
  5. 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.