Shirley Temple Drink Recipe
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Shirley Temple Drink Recipe
Description
The Shirley Temple drink combines the distinctive sweet tartness of grenadine, a pomegranate-flavored syrup, with the bright bubbles of lemon-lime soda such as Sprite or 7UP. Pouring grenadine over ice in a glass followed by lemon-lime soda creates a vibrant pink drink with a balance of sweetness and fizz. The optional addition of maraschino cherries as garnish adds a classic touch and subtle fruity flavor.
This drink is often served for celebrations and as a non-alcoholic cocktail alternative for children and adults alike. Variations include substituting ginger ale for the lemon-lime soda for a slightly different flavor profile or replacing the soda with cola to make a Roy Rogers. Using maraschino cherry juice as a substitute for grenadine yields a similar but less intense flavor and color.
This recipe makes approximately eight servings when scaled using the suggested amounts. It provides a straightforward method for preparing a classic and nostalgic soft drink with few ingredients and minimal steps.
Ingredients
- ice
- 1 (12 ounce) bottle grenadine (see note 1)
- 1 (2 Liter) bottle lemon-lime soda (see note 2)
- maraschino cherries for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice. Add 1 ounce (2 tbsp) grenadine, then top with 8 ounces lemon-lime soda. Garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.
Notes
- Grenadine is a sweet, pomegranate-flavored syrup essential to this drink's distinctive taste and color.
- Traditionally, ginger ale was used, but modern Shirley Temples are commonly made with lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7UP.
- This recipe yields about eight drinks, making it suitable for parties and gatherings.
- For a variation, you can substitute the lemon-lime soda with cola to make a Roy Rogers.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drink | |
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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