Shirley Temple Mocktail Recipe & Ingredients

Dear drinks enthusiast, are you looking for a playful non-alcoholic classic for your upcoming dinner party? On days when you crave something sparkling with nostalgia, simple sweetness, and a subtle charm, while staying sober, Shirley Temple is a mocktail you should try. 

Being a timeless and tantalizing mixture that it is, the Shirley Temple mocktail has been a beloved beverage since day one. So, we don't see why you wouldn't want to try making a glass yourself! Ready to charm your guests with some fizzy bubbles without the fuss? Let's dive right in! 

Ingredients For Shirley Temple Mocktail Recipe  

Here are the ingredients for the classic Shirley Temple mocktail recipe: 

• Ginger Ale is the base to add a refreshing note to your drink. While ginger ale is a traditional choice, you can always switch it with a Kava Lemonade for an alternative that might chill you out. 
• Grenadine syrup, another key ingredient, is a pomegranate-flavored syrup that adds a pretty pinkish-red hue to the drink, along with a unique depth. 
• Then we would need some maraschino cherries for the garnish, which might as well add a touch of sweetness to the drink. 
• Ice cubes to keep the glass chilled 
  

Ingredients That Can Add A Twist In The Temple! 

• A Tangerine Seltzer for a splash of orange for added flavor in the Shirley mocktail recipe
• Lemon or Lime wedges to uplift your garnish game with a slight citrus to the drink 
• Sparkling water to dilute the drink if it's too sweet for your preference 
• A Black Cherry Gopak alongside cherries to add a slightly more tart to the drink 

Ready For The Shirley Temple Mocktail Recipe? 

With all the potential ingredients listed above, this classic Shirley Temple mocktail recipe sounds pretty good, right? So let's get mixing! 

1. Start by taking your serving glass, preferably a tall one. 
2. Add ice and fill the glass about halfway. 
3. Add a cup of ginger ale or lemon lime soda into the glass. 
4. Pour about two tablespoons of grenadine syrup over your soda and let it sink to the bottom of the glass to create a beautiful gradient effect. 
5. Use a spoon to let both soda and grenadine merge slowly. 
   

Tip: Avoid stirring too vigorously to keep your drink refreshing and not lose its fizziness. 

1. Drop some maraschino cherries into the glass for the garnish to complete the Shirley Temple mocktail recipe. 
2. Serve it while it's cold and fizzy. And you are done, as all you gotta do is sip, smile, and repeat. 

Wish to try more exciting mocktail recipes? Check out our blog for 30 amazing mocktail recipes!

Mix The Shirley Temple Mocktail Better With Mitra9! 

And there you have it! The best Shirley Temple mocktail recipe. Finding a glass that never fails to bring a splash of joy or maybe some sparkles to your occasions? Get this one! And on days when you wish to take this simple non alcoholic Shirley Temple mocktail recipe to the next level, enhance it with Mitra9 seltzers to elevate your beverage and make it more bright, bubbly, and guess what? All so without the booze!  

People Also Ask

What is a Shirley Temple mocktail made of?

Shirley Temple is a classic non-alcoholic beverage made with grenadine syrup, ginger ale, and topped with maraschino cherries. Some modern variations of this drink also include club soda, lemon-lime soda, and fresh lime or orange juice served over ice. 

What are the 3 primary ingredients in Shirley Temple?

The 3 ingredients in a Shirley Temple are ginger ale, grenadine syrup, and cherries.

What’s in a non-virgin Shirley Temple?

When you make it “non-virgin” (sometimes called a Dirty Shirley), you add vodka or another clear spirit to the classic recipe. Everything else stays the same—the grenadine gives the sweetness, the soda adds fizz, and the cherry finishes it off.

How to make the original Shirley Temple?

To make the original Shirley Temple, fill a glass with ice, pour in ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, and grenadine. Stir all of it gently and then garnish with a maraschino cherry.