Shirley Temple
A classic non-alcoholic highball of ginger ale and grenadine, finished with a cherry.
Base spirit
Non-alcoholic
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
Technique
Build
The Shirley Temple is the default kid-friendly bar mocktail: ginger ale sweetened and colored with grenadine, served over ice with a cherry. It is bright, fizzy, and deliberately simple—useful as a hosting default when someone wants a dressed drink without alcohol.
Did you know?
“Named for the child star Shirley Temple, the drink became a mid-century American restaurant staple for guests who wanted a cocktail-looking soda.”
Source:American bar and restaurant drink histories
Bartender's Note
Use real ginger ale, not plain soda. A splash of fresh lime keeps the sweetness in check for adults.
Missing a bottle? See smart swaps in Learn.
How to make the Shirley Temple
- 1Fill a highball with ice
- 2Add grenadine
- 3Top with ginger ale and stir gently
- 4Garnish with a cherry
