Story And The Origin Of Shirley Temple Drink
A Shirley Temple is also known as a Shirley Temple Black, or a Shirley Temple Mocktail.
The Shirley Temple drink is a non-alcoholic beverage that was created in the 1930s and named after the famous child actress Shirley Temple. The drink is made with ginger ale, a splash of grenadine syrup and topped with a maraschino cherry.
The original recipe was invented by a bartender at the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood, California. The drink was an instant hit and quickly became a popular choice for children and adults alike. Today, the Shirley Temple is one of the most popular mocktails in the world and is enjoyed by people of all ages.
Shirley Temple Drink Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 oz grenadine syrup
- 2 oz orange juice
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz maraschino cherry juice
- Ice cubes
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add the grenadine syrup, orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and maraschino cherry juice.
- Stir to combine.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve.
Shirley Temple taste like it has a sweet, fruity flavor with a hint of tartness from the ginger ale.
Shirley Temple Mocktails / Shirley Temple Drink Variations
Shirley Temple Mocktails are a non-alcoholic version of the classic Shirley Temple cocktail. Shirley Temple Mocktails are a fun, fruity, and festive way to enjoy a drink without the alcohol. Below are the few Shirley Temple Drink Variations
- Shirley Temple Fizz: Add a splash of lemon-lime soda to a Shirley Temple.
- Pink Panther: Replace the lemon-lime soda with pink lemonade.
- Deep Purple: Replace the lemon-lime soda with grape soda.
- Tropical Temple: Add a splash of pineapple juice to a Shirley Temple.
- Cherry Cola Temple: Replace the lemon-lime soda with cherry cola.
- Blueberry Temple: Add a splash of blueberry juice to a Shirley Temple.
- Ginger Ale Temple: Replace the lemon-lime soda with ginger ale.
- Mango Temple: Add a splash of mango juice to a Shirley Temple.
- Strawberry Temple: Add a splash of strawberry juice to a Shirley Temple.
- Orange Temple: Add a splash of orange juice to a Shirley Temple.
Shirley Temple Black mocktail is a non-alcoholic and caffeine-free mocktail. It is usually made with ginger ale and a splash of grenadine, topped off with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice.
Shirley Temple Black Cocktail Recipes
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. dark rum
- 2 oz. pineapple juice
- 1 oz. orange juice
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grenadine
- Maraschino cherries and orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine the dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lime juice.
- Shake vigorously for 15-30 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Add the grenadine and stir.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and orange slices.
- Serve and enjoy!
Dirty Shirley Temple Drink
A Dirty Shirley Temple is a variation of the classic non-alcoholic Shirley Temple drink. It is made with grenadine, orange juice, and ginger ale, and is topped with a splash of vodka. The drink is said to have originated in the 1980s in New York City.
Dirty Shirley Temple Drink Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. vodka
- 4 oz. lemon-lime soda
- 2 oz. grenadine
- 2 maraschino cherries
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in the vodka and lemon-lime soda.
- Slowly pour in the grenadine.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with the maraschino cherries.
- Enjoy!