Ingredients
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Method
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Fill a highball glass with ice
Add ginger ale and lemon-lime soda
Pour in grenadine
Stir gently and garnish with a cherry
Master's Tips
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Use real grenadine for better balance
Ginger ale gives spicier snap than lemon-lime soda
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Shirley Temple.
Dirty Shirley
The grown‑up Shirley Temple—vodka, grenadine, and lemon‑lime soda over ice.
Shirley Temple Black
The sophisticated, adult evolution of the beloved non-alcoholic classic, elevated with dark rum while maintaining the familiar sweet and effervescent profile.
Roy Rogers
The cola cousin of the Shirley Temple—chilled cola with a touch of grenadine over ice and a cherry garnish.
Other Variations
Orange Shirley
Splash of orange juice adds citrusy depth.
Changes
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.”
More to Explore
If you enjoyed this cocktail, these similar creations might capture your interest.
Dirty Shirley
The grown‑up Shirley Temple—vodka, grenadine, and lemon‑lime soda over ice.
Shirley Temple Black
The sophisticated, adult evolution of the beloved non-alcoholic classic, elevated with dark rum while maintaining the familiar sweet and effervescent profile.
Roy Rogers
The cola cousin of the Shirley Temple—chilled cola with a touch of grenadine over ice and a cherry garnish.