Description
Sweet childhood memories come alive with this classic Shirley Temple mocktail, blending grenadine, ginger ale, and maraschino cherries into a playful, nostalgic drink. Refreshing sips transport you back to carefree moments of youthful celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup ginger ale
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) grenadine
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 maraschino cherry
- 1 orange slice (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Chill a tall glass by placing ice cubes inside, creating a frosty foundation for the refreshing beverage.
- Stream ginger ale smoothly over the ice, allowing it to cascade and create a bubbly base.
- Drizzle grenadine syrup through the drink, watching it create beautiful crimson swirls as it settles at the bottom.
- Carefully select a vibrant maraschino cherry and perch it on the glass rim as the primary garnish.
- For an extra touch of citrusy brightness, consider adding a delicate orange slice alongside the cherry.
- Gently stir the drink to blend the grenadine’s sweet notes with the sparkling ginger ale, creating a harmonious mixture.
- Present the Shirley Temple immediately while the ice is still crisp and the carbonation is at its peak, ensuring a delightful and visually appealing non-alcoholic cocktail.
Notes
- Swap ginger ale with sparkling water for a lighter, less sweet version that cuts down on sugar.
- Use fresh grenadine from pomegranate juice for a more vibrant, authentic flavor profile that elevates the classic drink.
- Choose cocktail cherries with stems for an elegant presentation that adds a touch of sophistication to the mocktail.
- Create a fun twist by adding a splash of fresh orange juice or using blood orange soda for a unique citrusy complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg