Refreshing Shirley Temple Mocktail
A quick and easy alcohol-free mocktail with a perfect balance of sweet grenadine, fizzy soda, and a hint of fresh lime juice. This classic drink is refreshing, nostalgic, and perfect for all ages.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) grenadine syrup (recommended Rose’s cherry-flavored)
- 1 cup (240 ml) ginger ale or lemon-lime soda (diet versions optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lime juice
- 2–3 maraschino cherries for garnish
- Ice cubes as needed
- Optional: orange slice for garnish
- Optional: mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Fill your glass with 6-8 ice cubes (about 120-150 grams) to chill the drink.
- Pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of grenadine syrup slowly over the ice to settle at the bottom.
- Gently add 1 cup (240 ml) of ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, pouring slowly to maintain fizz.
- Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of fresh lime juice to balance the sweetness.
- Stir gently with a spoon or stirrer to combine flavors without losing bubbles.
- Garnish with 2-3 maraschino cherries and optionally an orange slice or mint sprig.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Pour soda slowly to keep fizz. Adjust grenadine sweetness to taste, starting with 1 tablespoon if preferred. Use fresh ice to maintain chill and sparkle. Garnishes add aroma and visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 10-12
- Calories: 120150
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 30
- Carbohydrates: 30
Keywords: Shirley Temple, mocktail, grenadine, non-alcoholic drink, refreshing, easy recipe, family-friendly, fizzy drink