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Shirley Temple
The original kids' mocktail: ginger ale, a splash of grenadine, and a cherry on top. Still the most requested drink at kids' parties.
- 5 min active
- Serves 8
- Classic mocktails
- Kid-friendly
Instructions
- Fill glasses. Fill glasses with ice and pour in the ginger ale.
- Add grenadine. Pour 1 tablespoon of grenadine into each glass. It sinks to the bottom for the classic sunset look.
- Finish. Add a squeeze of lime, then garnish with two cherries and an orange half-moon.
Hosting tip: Build these in the glass rather than a pitcher so every drink gets the red-to-gold gradient kids love.
Make it ahead
Mix everything except soda and ice up to 8 hours ahead and refrigerate.
Variations
Use lemon-lime soda instead of ginger ale for a sweeter version, or make a Roy Rogers with cola.
Great for
Serve it at kids' parties and holiday parties. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.
What you'll need
- Cocktail shaker setFor shaken drinks and frothy tops
- MuddlerPresses herbs and fruit
- Highball glasses, set of 8The all-purpose mocktail glass
- Citrus juicerFresh juice makes the biggest difference
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Questions
Can I batch this ahead?
Yes. Mix everything except soda or ice ahead of time and refrigerate. Add the fizzy parts right before serving.
Can I make it for more people?
Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.
