Easy Shirley Temple Drink (Print View)

A classic non-alcoholic beverage combining lemon-lime soda, ginger ale, and sweet grenadine, topped with a maraschino cherry.

# Ingredient List:

→ Main

01 - 1 cup lemon-lime soda
02 - 1 cup ginger ale
03 - 2 tablespoons grenadine syrup
04 - Ice cubes, as needed

→ Garnish

05 - 2 maraschino cherries
06 - 2 orange slices

# How to Make:

01 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
02 - Pour ½ cup lemon-lime soda and ½ cup ginger ale into each glass.
03 - Add 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup to each glass.
04 - Stir gently to combine and create a rosy color.
05 - Garnish each drink with a maraschino cherry and an optional orange slice. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of lemon lime soda and ginger ale creates a perfect fizz that isnt too sweet or too sharp
  • Watching the grenadine swirl through the clear soda never gets old, even after making it dozens of times
02 -
  • Never shake this drink like a cocktail or you'll end up with a sticky mess everywhere
  • The grenadine will settle at the bottom if left unstirred, which some people actually prefer for that gradient effect
03 -
  • Quality grenadine makes a noticeable difference so skip the artificial stuff if possible
  • Let kids practice their stirring technique with a long handled bar spoon

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