Cocktail bar: Shirley Temple mocktail

Shirley Temples are non-alcoholic drinks made with ginger ale, a splash of grenadine, and a maraschino cherry. Other versions might swap the ginger ale for lemon-lime soda, lemonade, or even orange juice. People often order them as a non-alcoholic alternative to a cocktail.

The drink’s origin is often credited to a bartender at Chasen’s in West Hollywood, who supposedly created it for the child actress Shirley Temple. However, there are other claims about its invention. Interestingly, Shirley Temple herself wasn’t a fan. In a 1986 interview, she described the drink as “saccharine sweet” and “icky,” adding that she “hates them.” She even filed a lawsuit in 1988 to stop a company from using her name on a bottled soda.

However, the mocktail remains delicious and a fan-favourite.

INGREDIENTS

Ice cubes.

Ginger ale (150ml)

Lime juice(25ml.)

Grenadine(15ml.)

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1 Maraschino cherry - to garnish.

HOW TO MAKE IT

STEP 1

Start by filling a tall glass with ice cubes and add ginger ale. Then add lime juice to the tall glass and shake gently.

STEP 2

Then pour the grenadine slowly and use the maraschino cherry to garnish your cocktail. Garnishing is optional, but it makes your cocktail presentable. Next, you top up with more ginger ale if you want, though.

This cocktail is by Miriam Nice of BBC Good Food. Remember, the Shirley Temple is non-alcoholic, so you can prepare and enjoy at home or with friends who don’t fancy alcoholic drinks.