Shirley Temple Recipe - This Lil Piglet (2024)

February 7, 2014

Valentine’s Day is next Friday and we’re spending it together as a family. There won’t be any romantic dinners for two here but I actually prefer spending it with my little ones anyway. I find it much more fun to spend the day creating themed crafts, food and beverages. One of my personal favourite non-alcoholic beverages is the Shirley Temple and the kids love it too for something festive.

I love the layers of the Shirley Temple both visually and in flavour. As a child, what I looked forward to most whenever my parents would treat us out to a restaurant was knowing the first drink I would order would be the Shirley Temple. I always saved the cherry until last; I don’t know how many times I used my straw to dig out that cherry from the bottom of the glass, usually hiding under the remaining ice cubes. It was part of the fun. Now that I have kids of my own, I see them get just as excited about this drink as I once did. I suppose it’s a bit of nostalgia but adding more memories to that makes my heart flutter and since it’s Valentine’s week, I think the Shirley Temple is the perfect drink for the big day.

Enjoy!

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Shirley Temple Recipe

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Author: Stacey Martin

Recipe type: Beverage

Serves: 1

Ingredients

  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup gingerale
  • ½ cup lime soda
  • 2 tbsp of grenadine
  • slices of lime for garnish
  • maraschino cherries with stems for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill a large glass half full with ice cubes.
  2. Layer the drink with orange juice first, pop then grenadine.
  3. Add 2 slices of lime and a maraschino cherry to the beverage, serve un-stirred.
  4. Stir before drinking.

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27 comments on “Shirley Temple Recipe”

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    Jody February 7, 2014 @ 5:36 pm Reply

    Stacey, this looks so good. Beautiful presentation <3

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    Stacie February 7, 2014 @ 5:54 pm Reply

    I love Shirley Temples!! It’s been ages since I’ve had one. I felt so sophisticated drinking these as a kid lol.

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    Tammi @ My Organized Chaos February 8, 2014 @ 5:44 am Reply

    A classic! I still love Shirley Temples, and so do my kids!!

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    Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens February 10, 2014 @ 10:50 am Reply

    I absolutely LOVE Shirley Temples!!!!! I have yet to make one at home, so going to have to try this!!!

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    Angie@Echoes of Laughter February 10, 2014 @ 10:55 am Reply

    This looks so good! I still love Shirley Temples too! My daughter used to order every time we went out to eat too! Such a fun drink for kids! Have a great week Stacey!

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    Suzanne February 10, 2014 @ 12:27 pm Reply

    My kids will love this…thanks so much for sharing!

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    Rick F February 10, 2014 @ 8:33 pm Reply

    Margarita’s are my favourite drink.

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    Anne Taylor February 11, 2014 @ 8:18 pm Reply

    I love Shirley Temples! My dad would always order them for us when we were little and my girls all grew up having them on special occassions! Thanks, this recipe brings back many happy memories.

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    Chandra O'Connor February 12, 2014 @ 1:15 pm Reply

    my girls loved getting those drinks at restaurants

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    jan February 12, 2014 @ 5:23 pm Reply

    I cannot believe that I have never had one of these.

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      C. MARTINEZ October 30, 2017 @ 11:10 am Reply

      Don’t feel you’re alone: I’ve never heard of Shirley Temple Drink. Our most fancy “co*cktail” was milkshakes growing up. That’s as sophisticated as a drink got for me…LOL.

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    Janet M February 12, 2014 @ 7:05 pm Reply

    I always loved Shirley Temples. I also respected the orginal Shirey Temple.

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    Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) June 6, 2014 @ 7:17 pm Reply

    Love this soooo much!

    • Shirley Temple Recipe - This Lil Piglet (20)

      Stacey June 13, 2014 @ 2:44 pm Reply

      Thank you; one of the family favourites and my kids feel all fancy drinking it too lol

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    Michele @ Alwayzbakin July 15, 2014 @ 3:17 am Reply

    What a pretty drink! Perfect for summer!

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Shirley Temple Recipe - This Lil Piglet (2024)

FAQs

What is the home recipe for Shirley Temple? ›

Shirley Temple
  1. 1/4 cup 7UP® or Diet 7UP®
  2. 1-1/2 tbsp. grenadine syrup.
  3. Maraschino cherries, for garnish.

Is ginger ale or Sprite better for Shirley Temple? ›

"To make the best Shirley Temple you will need ginger ale or ginger beer, grenadine, lime, and of course, the maraschino cherry." Although many newer recipes call for lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7-Up, a classic Shirley Temple uses ginger ale or ginger beer with a bit of lime.

What is a Shirley Temple made of? ›

A Shirley Temple is a non-alcoholic mixed drink traditionally made with ginger ale and a splash of grenadine, and garnished with a maraschino cherry. Modern Shirley Temple recipes may substitute lemon-lime soda or lemonade and sometimes orange juice, in part or in whole.

What is the difference between Kitty co*cktail and Shirley Temple? ›

What is the difference between Shirley Temple and Kitty co*cktail? Shirley Temple is ginger ale with a splash of grenadine & a cherry, while a Kitty co*cktail is 7-Up with cherry juice, orange slice, and cherry.

How to make a Shirley Temple for kids? ›

The perfect ratio of a Shirley Temple is 1 ounce of grenadine to four ounces of lemon lime soda or ginger ale. Top with soda. As mentioned in the last step, you can use lemon lime soda (like sprite or 7UP) for this or you can use ginger ale. Add in maraschino cherries.

What was cause of death for Shirley Temple? ›

Temple died at age 85 on February 10, 2014, at her home in Woodside, California. The cause of death, according to her death certificate released on March 3, 2014, was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

What does grenadine do to a drink? ›

First, a truth: Grenadine is a brilliant red syrup used in co*cktails to provide color and sweetness. A misconception: It's “just” for color and sweetness. While grenadine does give both qualities to co*cktails it's used in, real grenadine — grenadine made according to the classic recipes — has much more to offer.

What is the most loved soft drink in the world? ›

Coca-Cola. It's no surprise that Coca-Cola, often referred to as simply “co*ke”, is the most popular soft drink in the world. Created in 1886 by American pharmacist John Pemberton, it has become a household name and can be found in almost every country.

Why is Shirley Temple drink so good? ›

What made the Shirley Temple so popular? Well, the answer lies in its unique appeal. This drink was not only visually appealing with its bright red cherry and foamy top but also deliciously sweet, making it a hit with young ones.

What is Shirley Temple most famous for? ›

Most Americans know Shirley Temple as the adorable child actor with curly hair who graced movie screens from 1935 to 1938. After enjoying a successful career as an entertainer, Temple dedicated herself to public service, working as a politician and ambassador.

What is Shirley Temple supposed to taste like? ›

What Does a Shirley Temple Drink Taste Like? Shirley Temple drinks are typically quite sweet. While the grenadine in this version gives it amazing color and a great pomegranate flavor (tart with a bit of sweetness), the lime balances it out with some acidity.

What is the boy version of a Shirley Temple called? ›

The Roy Rogers is similar to other non-alcoholic beverages, specifically the Shirley Temple. Their recipes are similar: the Roy Rogers uses cola instead of the ginger ale and/or lemon-lime soda used in the Shirley Temple.

What is a Shirley Temple called when it has alcohol? ›

The Dirty Shirley, a vodka-spiked variation on the classic, kid-friendly Shirley Temple, is a syrupy-sweet nostalgia trip for adults.

What was in the original Shirley Temple drink? ›

the original 'Shirley Temple' is non-alcoholic. A mix of orange juice, ginger ale, and grenadine syrup. Often served with a cherry on a skewer.

What is grenadine made of? ›

Pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice are the three main ingredients of homemade grenadine syrup, creating the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Store-bought grenadine on the other hand is usually made with little more than high-fructose corn syrup, citric acid, and red food coloring.

What is a Shirley Temple made of virgin? ›

Shirley Temples are a fun drink recipe to enjoy on special occasions, without the alcohol! There are just 4 ingredients in this easy mocktail recipe: grenadine, lemon-lime soda, ice, and maraschino cherries.

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