Shirley Temple

Bright red Shirley Temple drink with ice, cherry, and lemon slice.

Pretty, pink, and refreshingly sweet… drumroll please: THE Shirley Temple. A sweet non-alcoholic mocktail loved by kids and adults alike. Made with fizzy lemonade, a splash of grenadine, and topped with a cherry, it’s a fun and festive drink that feels just as special as a cocktail—without the alcohol. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or a weekend treat, this timeless drink is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face.

Vibrant red Shirley Temple drink with lemon wedge and maraschino cherry, served over ice.

Shirley Temple

Recipe by Stay at Home Mum
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Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
+

1

servings
Prep time

2

minutes
Cooking time

minutes
Calories

110

kcal
Total time

2

minutes
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Ingredients

  • 125 ml lemonade (e.g. Schweppes)

  • 125 ml ginger ale

  • 1 tbsp grenadine

  • Ice cubes

  • Maraschino cherry, to garnish

  • Orange slice, to garnish (optional)

Directions

  • Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
  • Pour in lemonade and ginger ale.
  • Add grenadine and stir gently to combine.
  • Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a slice of orange, if desired.
  • Serve immediately with a straw.

Notes

  • For a fun twist, freeze cherries inside ice cubes ahead of time.
  • Use diet lemonade and ginger ale for a lower sugar version.
  • Can be made in a jug for parties—just scale up quantities.
  • Add a splash of orange juice for extra citrusy flavour.
  • Great for themed parties or events.
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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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