Shirley Temple
Ingredients:
Method:
1. Chill a Collins glass. 2. Pour the grenadine, fresh lemon juice, and ginger beer into the glass. 3. Fill the glass with ice. 4. Garnish with a skewered lemon wheel and a cocktail cherry.
Description:
The Shirley Temple is one of the most recognizable alcohol-free bar drinks: sweet, bright, fizzy, and served long over ice. It is named after the American film star Shirley Temple, who became famous as a child actor in the 1930s. Difford’s Guide records the popular story that the drink was created as an alcohol-free alternative for the young actress at Hollywood parties. It is a well-known bar story, but it is best treated as cocktail lore rather than a firmly proven origin. The modern drink is built around pomegranate sweetness, light citrus acidity, and ginger-led carbonation.