Shirley Temple
Ginger ale and grenadine with a cherry. Named after the child film star in the 1930s.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 15 ml Grenadine
- 180 ml Dry ginger ale
- Cocktail cherries (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 15 ml grenadine into the glass
- Top with 180 ml dry ginger ale
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Shirley Temple
The Shirley Temple is said to have been created in the 1930s for the child actress at Chasen's in Los Angeles or the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu. She later said she didn't like the drink very much.
The soda fountain family. Soda fountains spread across America in the late 1800s, serving flavoured syrups mixed with carbonated water. Many famous alcohol-free drinks, like the Shirley Temple, the Roy Rogers and the Italian soda, come from that tradition: syrup, citrus and bubbles.
Shirley Temple FAQ
What's in a Shirley Temple?
15 ml grenadine, 180 ml dry ginger ale, garnished with cocktail cherries.
Does a Shirley Temple contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Shirley Temple?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Shirley Temple in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
