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Best Shirley Temple

A nostalgic and refreshing bubbly mocktail made with ginger ale, grenadine syrup, lime juice, and garnished with cherries and citrus.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 6 ounces ginger ale
  • 1 ounce grenadine syrup
  • 0.5 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish
  • Lemon or lime slices for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Highball glass or tall glass
  • Measuring jigger or measuring spoons
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Straw (optional)

Method
 

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes to chill the drink.
  2. Pour 1 ounce of grenadine syrup over the ice.
  3. Add 0.5 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice to balance the sweetness.
  4. Slowly pour 6 ounces of ginger ale into the glass to preserve the fizz.
  5. Gently stir the mixture with a spoon to combine ingredients without deflating bubbles.
  6. Garnish with maraschino cherries and a slice of lemon or lime.
  7. Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your Shirley Temple.

Notes

For a fun twist, add a splash of orange juice or swap ginger ale for lemon-lime soda.