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Classic Shirley Temple

This cheerful zero-proof classic combines lively bubbles with a bright grenadine blush and just enough lime to balance the sweetness.

Ready in5 minMakes1 servingCalories · estimated per serving134Total sugar · estimated per serving29g
Sparkling pink Shirley Temple mocktail with ice, lime wheel, and a maraschino cherryNon-alcoholic
Step by step

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  1. 01

    Fill a highball glass with ice.

  2. 02

    Add ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, and lime juice, then pour in the grenadine.

  3. 03

    Stir once or twice to create a rosy gradient and garnish with the cherry.

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Easy swaps

  • Use all ginger ale for a simpler classic version.
  • For a lower-sugar variation, use zero-sugar sodas and reduce grenadine to one teaspoon; the exact calories depend on the selected sodas and cherry, so the base nutrition no longer applies.

Mixpert tips

  • Add the grenadine last for the prettiest color gradient.
  • Serve immediately to keep the bubbles lively.
Good to know

Classic Shirley Temple FAQs

Can I make a Shirley Temple without grenadine?

Grenadine provides the red color and much of the familiar pomegranate-like sweetness. Without it, the ginger ale and lemon-lime soda make a citrus soda mix rather than the same drink. A splash of another fruit syrup is possible, but its flavor and sugar will depend on the bottle.

Is a Shirley Temple alcoholic?

No. The classic Shirley Temple is a nonalcoholic mixed drink made with soda and grenadine.

What soda is used in a Shirley Temple?

Ginger ale is traditional in many versions; lemon-lime soda is also common, and a blend gives extra brightness.

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