Let me introduce you to my absolute favorite mocktail – the Classic Shirley Temple! This beloved drink gets a gorgeous upgrade when you use homemade Pomegranate Grenadine and Lime Simple Syrup instead of the store-bought stuff. Trust me, once you try this version, you’ll never look back!

The key to making this drink special is all in the layering technique. I’ve found that pouring the grenadine slowly against a spoon creates this beautiful red gradient that makes everyone say “wow!” when you serve it. It’s like creating a little sunset in a glass! The first time I nailed that perfect pour, I felt like a real mixologist.

I love adding my own twist with the Lime Simple Syrup – it brings this fresh brightness that balances the sweetness perfectly. And here’s a little secret: I keep my ginger ale in the freezer for about 10 minutes before making these. The extra-cold temperature makes the carbonation last longer and creates the most beautiful fizz when you pour it.

For garnish, I like to get fancy with our Sugared Cranberries – they’re like little jewels floating on top of the drink and add such a magical touch. Sometimes people are so impressed by how pretty it looks, they don’t even realize it’s non-alcoholic until they take their first sip!

Classic Shirley Temple Cocktail

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

You may remember ordering this classic as a child but if you’ve never made one yourself this is the recipe for you! Orange juice, grenadine, ginger ale and lime soda are the main ingredients and it’s a winning combination.

• Author: Addie Gundry
• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Total Time: 2 minutes
• Yield: 1 1x
• Category: Beverages

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup ginger ale
• 1/2 cup lime soda
• 2 tablespoons grenadine
• Wheels of lime and lemon and slices of orange, for garnish
• Maraschino cherries with stems, for garnish

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

1. Fill a large glass half full with ice cubes.
2. Pour the orange juice into the glass, followed by the ginger ale, then the lime soda, and finally the grenadine.
3. Add a lime wheel, a lemon wheel, an orange slice, and maraschino cherries to the beverage.
4. Serve un-stirred, but stir before drinking.

Have you tried making your own Classic Shirley Temple at home? I’d love to hear how you make yours special! Drop a comment below and share your favorite way to serve this timeless drink – and definitely let me know if you’ve discovered any fun garnish combinations I should try!