Nostalgic and sweet, a Shirley Temple drink is fun for kids of all ages.
Theyre the drink the kids love to toast with alongside the adults mixed drinks and bubbly.
And thats why, for many, they come with happy memories of fun times in childhood.
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But they don’t have to be reserved just for kids, nor just for special occasions.
Make this Shirley Temple recipe any time for a sweet, festive treat for party people of any age.
Learn how to make a Shirley Temple drink.
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And use large ice cubes to keep the drink from watering down too quickly.
What Is a Shirley Temple Drink?
Why Is It Called a Shirley Temple?
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In addition to being a drink, Shirley Temple was also a personfrom whom this drink gets its name.
A Shirley Temple drink does not contain alcohol.
That’s why its a popular alternative for kids celebrating occasions alongside grownups toasting with alcoholic beverages.
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What Does a Shirley Temple Drink Taste Like?
Shirley Temple drinks are typically quite sweet.
This recipe is more balanced than cloyingly sweet while still evoking the spirit of the childhood classic.
What Is the Difference Between a Roy Rogers and a Shirley Temple?
Shirley Temple drinks are similarand similarly populartoRoy Rogers drinks.
Both are typically topped with a maraschino cherry.
Combine ingredients:
Add grenadine, lime juice, and soda.
Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve immediately.
chilled vodka with the grenadine, lime juice, and soda in Step 2.
