History & Heritage
“Created in 1930s Hollywood so the young star could clink glasses with adults, the Shirley Temple became the archetypal mocktail and a precursor to today's zero-proof movement.”
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Fill a highball glass with ice
Add ginger ale and lemon-lime soda
Pour in grenadine
Stir gently and garnish with a cherry
Glassware
Built over ice
Garnish
Skewered
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use real grenadine for better balance
Ginger ale gives spicier snap than lemon-lime soda
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
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Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Shirley Temple.
Dirty Shirley
Adds vodka for a spirited grown-up twist.
Changes
Shirley Temple Black
Dark rum and cola nod to the actress's married name.
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Roy Rogers
Cola and grenadine served sans alcohol for a cowboy-approved mocktail.
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Orange Shirley
Splash of orange juice adds citrusy depth.
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