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Shirley Temple needs no introduction in the world of mocktails. This classic non-alcoholic drink is made by combining ginger ale with grenadine, along with a hint of lemon. Served with a topping of maraschino cherries, it is said to be the world’s first mocktail, which is still not outdated. This fizzy mocktail has been a member of parties and family gatherings for several years.
Named after the well-known child actress, Shirley Temple, this sweet, refreshing and tangy drink was invented in the 1930s. The mocktail was crafted by the head bartender of Chasen’s, a Hollywood restaurant where the young actress used to frequently dine with her parents. Since its creation, this sweet and bubbly concoction has been counted among the most famous non-alcoholic drinks across the globe. Its popularity has also led to the birth of many exciting variations of the mocktail.
Classic Shirley Temple
Ingredients
- 15 ml of grenadine
- 15 ml of lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 140 ml ginger ale, chilled
- Garnish: maraschino cherries
Method
- Fill a Collins glass with cubed ice. Add the grenadine and lime juice.
- Top with the ginger ale and stir to combine.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries. Enjoy.
Tropical Shirley Temple
Ingredients
- 60 ml pomegranate-pineapple simple syrup
- 60 ml of pineapple juice
- ice
- carbonated lemon-lime beverage
- maraschino cherry
Method
- In a tall glass, stir together the syrup and juice.
- Fill it with ice, top with soda and garnish with cherries. Enjoy.
Strawberry Shirley Temple
Ingredients
- 1 cup of black cherry sparkling water
- 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Juice of ½ lime
- 2 cups of crushed ice
- 1 Strawberry
- Top with a maraschino cherry
- 60 ml vodka
Method
- Add jam to the bottom of a glass and then fill it with ice.
- Pour in sparkling water, lemon and lime juice, and vodka, and top with more ice.
- Finish with a maraschino cherry and fresh strawberries. Enjoy.
Blackberry, Shirley Temple
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of blackberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ice
- 300 ml of chilled ginger ale
- fresh mint
Method
- Place the blackberries in a small saucepan and add sugar and lemon juice. Add ginger and cook over medium heat, just until it reaches a boil.
- Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 5-7 years. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat-proof bowl.
- Press the berries with the back of a fork to release all the juice and discard the solids. Chill for 30 minutes and fill two cocktail glasses with ice.
- Pour in the syrup and top each glass with ginger ale. Garnish with mint leaves and blackberries. Serve immediately.
Watermelon Shirley Temple
Ingredients
- 180 ml of watermelon juice, strained
- 180 ml of lime soda
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Method
- Pour watermelon juice into a glass of crushed ice.
- Top with lime soda and add maraschino cherries to garnish.
