Cocktail bar: Shirley Temple mocktail

Cocktail bar: Shirley Temple mocktail (Photo: iStock)

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.