Classic Shirley Temple Recipe

A glass of shirley temple with lime wheel, maraschino cherries, and cocktail ice next to a filled pitcher.

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This Classic Shirley Temple Recipe is an easy, bubbly, non-alcoholic mocktail made with ginger ale, grenadine, fresh lime juice, and maraschino cherries. Ready in just 5 minutes, this refreshing drink is perfect for parties, holidays, baby showers, and family gatherings. Make a batch in a pitcher for easy entertaining.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Beverages, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 160kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

5-cup glass pitcher
Long-handled spoon
Liquid measuring cup
Measuring Spoons
Citrus juicer
Cutting board and knife
4 serving glasses

Ingredients

4 cups ginger ale chilled
¼ cup grenadine
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 lime thinly sliced, for garnish
10 to 12 maraschino cherries for garnish
Ice for serving

Instructions

Pour the chilled ginger ale, grenadine, and freshly squeezed lime juice into a 5-cup glass pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
Add a few lime slices and maraschino cherries to the pitcher.
Fill four serving glasses with ice. Pour the Shirley Temple over the ice and garnish each glass with a lime slice and maraschino cherry.

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Notes

Cooking Notes

Use chilled ginger ale and stir gently to preserve carbonation. Add ice to serving glasses rather than the pitcher to prevent dilution.

Tips for Best Results

Refrigerate the ginger ale before mixing.
Use freshly squeezed lime juice.
Add more grenadine only after tasting.
Combine the ingredients just before serving.

How to Know It's Ready

The grenadine should be evenly mixed, giving the drink a uniform red color. Serve immediately while bubbly.

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