How to Make a Shirley Temple

Are you having a party where you will have some non-drinkers or perhaps children? If so, then knowing how to make a Shirley Temple is essential. This classic mocktail (or kiddie cocktail) was reportedly invented by the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in the 1930s for their frequent guest, child star Shirley Temple.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_Temple_cocktail. Since then, it has become a common way for children to feel a little more grown-up when dining with adults, as well as given adults a great non-alcoholic drink option. As an added plus, a Shirley Temple drink is easy to make, requiring only a few ingredients and almost no preparation.

While the ingredients are few, there are few things you will need to make a great Shirley Temple.

1. Highball glass filled with ice
2. Lemon-lime soda (7-Up or Sprite work well)
3. Ginger Ale
4. Grenadine
5. Maraschino cherries for garnish

In order to create your mocktail, do the following:

1. Fill the highball glass half full with the lemon-lime soda and the rest of the way with ginger ale.
2. Add a splash of grenadine. Be careful not to add too much or your Shirley Temple might be too sweet to drink.
3. Drop in a couple marashino cherries.
4. Serve!

While the recipe above will teach you to make the traditional Shirley Temple, there are variations you can use.

1. Use all lemon-lime soda.
2. Use all ginger ale.
3. Add a lemon slice or orange slice to the rim of the glass for additional garnish.
4. If you want to transform your mocktail into an actual cocktail, add vodka.

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