Shirley Temple Drink Recipe (with Orange Juice) (2024)

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In this post: A classic Shirley Temple Recipe the way it should be – made with Orange Juice. Plus a Dirty Shirley version with alcohol for the adults!

Ya gotta love a good drink recipe. And this Shirley Temple drink recipe does not disappoint even the adults!

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Why I love Shirley Temples

Yes, yes. I know the tradiditonal Shirley Temple drink is totally a child’s drink.

Really, I do.

But for me it comes with such happy memories. Memories of eating out on holidays with my family and visiting with my grandma at her downtown Toronto apartment.

Shirley Temples also happen to be a favorite of my kids. Our girls especially.

What is a Shirley Temple?

A Shirley Temple is typically a non-alcoholic drink, likely created for and named after the young child actress, Shirley Temple. Ironically, she apparently didn’t like the drink, saying in interviews that it was too sweet!

I created this recipe to have at home because I’ve noticed something lately when we order Shirley Temples at a restaurant.There’s no orange juice.Just lemon lime soda and grenadine. Which is totally weird to me. There was always orange juice when I was growing up.

When to Serve a Shirley Temple Drink?

Shirley Temples are a fun drink to have a birthday parties, backyard BBQs, or an other special occassion. We often make them as a special treat when we can’t go out somewhere to celebrate an event with the kids.

What is IN a Shirley Temple?

In a very simple version of a Shirley Temple there’s only ice, ginger ale (or a lemon/lime soda) and grenadine.

In the version I prefer, there’s ice, orange juice, Sprite or 7UP and grenadine.

Of course most Shirley Temple drinks are served with a garnish of maraschino cherries and half an orange slice on a little co*cktail skewer.

If you’re feeling really fancy, you can even top your Shirley Temple with whipped cream!

What is Grenadine?

Originally grenadine was made from a base of pomegranate juice with sugar added. Most store-bought grenadine syrups are usually all sweetness made from high-fructose corn syrup, citric acid and red food coloring.

How to Make Homemade Grenadine

To make homemade grenadine mix on part pomegranate juice, with two parts sugar. If. you like you can add lemon juice to taste.

Where to get grenadine

Typically we’ve purchased our grenadine at the grocery store in the juice and soda aisle. But if your local liquor store carries club soda or other mixes, they may carry grenadine as well.

How long will grenadine keep?

If you keep the grenadine in the fridge it will last 3-4 months before going bad.

Can I substitute grenadine?

Yes! You can use Torani’s pomegranate syrup or use the juice from the maraschino cherry jar in place of grenadine in your Shirley Temple recipe.

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Basic Shirley Temple Drink Recipe

Shirley Temples are one of the easiest mocktails to make!

  • Place ice cubes into your glass of choice.
  • Pour a small amount of grenadine in a glass (about 1 ounce, adjust to taste).
  • Top with 8 ounces of ginger ale, lemon lime soda (Sprite or 7UP) or a combination.
  • Garnish with marschino cherries and enjoy!

To Make a Shirley Temple with Orange Juice

Ingredients

  • ice cubes
  • orange juice
  • Sprite or 7UP
  • Grenadine
  • maraschino cherries
  • sliced naval orange

Directions

For each Shirley Temple drink you wan to make:

  1. Fill a glass half-full with ice cubes.
  2. Add a half a cup of orange juice and half a cup of Sprite or 7UP.
  3. Then gently pour in a tablespoon of grenadine.
  4. Top with an orange slice wrapped cherry on a co*cktail stick.
  5. Serve immediately.

For the measurements and full instructions see the recipe card below.

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Roy Rogers Drink

A Roy Rogers is similar to a Shirley Temple and kids and adults love it too.

To make a Roy Rogers drink:

  • Place ice cubes into your glass of choice.
  • Pour a small amount of grenadine in a glass (about 1 ounce, adjust to taste).
  • Top with 8 ounces of cola.
  • Garnish with marschino cherries and enjoy!

Shirley Temple Recipe Video Tutorial

If you want to see how I make Shirley Temples in our kitchen, check out the video below:

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Classic Shirley Temple Recipe

Yield: 1 serving

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

A classic Shirley Temple Recipe the way it should be - made with Orange Juice.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup Sprite or 7UP
  • 1-2 Tbsp Grenadine
  • 1-2 maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 slice naval orange

Instructions

  1. Fill glass half full with ice cubes.
  2. Add orange juice and then soda.
  3. Gently add Grenadine.
  4. Top with cherry and orange slice.
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 388Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 64mgCarbohydrates: 97gFiber: 1gSugar: 85gProtein: 1g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily via Nutrifox.

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Wanna make a hard co*cktail version of this Shirley Temple recipe (with alcohol)?

Yup that’s totally a thing. It’s called – ahem – a Dirty Shirley.Don’t blame me I didn’t make it up!

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How to make a Dirty Shirley

Ingredients

  • Lemon Lime Soda
  • Vodka
  • Grenadine
  • Ice

Directions

  1. Fill your glass with ice.
  2. Add lemon lime soda, vodka, and a dash of grenadine over the ice.
  3. Stir and enjoy!

Voila! Something else altogether – and definitely not for children!

For the full instructions and measurements see the recipe card below.

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Dirty Shirley Tips:

  • If you prefer a stronger drink, then simply double your vodka amount to a total of 2 ounces.
  • Differentiating amounts of grenadine will play a huge part in the color, so do not be afraid to get your shade of red just right.
  • This recipe serves very well in a summer party punch bowl, especially if you fill the bowl with some cherries, lemons, and limes.
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Dirty Shirley Drink Recipe

Yield: 1 drink

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 Ounces Lemon Lime Soda
  • 1 Ounce Vodka
  • ½ Ounce Grenadine
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Fill your glass with ice.
  2. Add 5 ounces of lemon lime soda, 1 ounce of vodka, and a dash (.5 ounce) of grenadine over the ice.
  3. Stir and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you prefer a stronger drink, then simply double your vodka amount to a total of 2 ounces.
  • Differentiating amounts of grenadine will play a huge part in the color, so do not be afraid to get your shade of red just right.
  • This recipe serves very well in a summer party punch bowl, especially if you fill the bowl with some cherries, lemons, and limes.
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 166Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 21mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 0gSugar: 23gProtein: 0g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily via Nutrifox.

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What do you think – orange juice or no orange juice in your Shirley Temple? Can you think of an occasion to make these?

P.S. Like this drink? Maybe you’ll like our other drinkstoo?

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FAQs

How to make the perfect Shirley Temple? ›

Fill a glass with ice. Add 1 ounce (2 tbsp) grenadine, then top with 8 ounces lemon-lime soda. Garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.

What is a dirty Shirley drink made of? ›

A Dirty Shirley is simply a Shirley Temple with vodka. And the Shirley Temple is the most famous non-alcoholic co*cktail we have. It's a simple mixture of lemon-lime soda, grenadine and ice, topped off with a neon-red co*cktail cherry.

What are the ingredients in a Shirley Temple co*cktail? ›

The Shirley Temple is probably the most famous mocktail ever. This classic mix of ginger ale and grenadine with a squeeze of lemon or lime topped with maraschino cherries is believed to be the world's first mocktail. And it's still alive and well today.

What was in the original Shirley Temple drink? ›

A Shirley Temple is a non-alcoholic mixed drink traditionally made with ginger ale and a splash of grenadine, and garnished with a maraschino cherry. Modern Shirley Temple recipes may substitute lemon-lime soda or lemonade and sometimes orange juice, in part or in whole.

Is a dirty Shirley the same as a Shirley Temple? ›

What is a Dirty Shirley? Some have dubbed this adult version of the classic kid's drink the sip of the summer, but certainly not me. To turn a Shirley Temple (Sprite and grenadine cherry syrup) dirty, you'll simply spike it with booze such as vodka or rum.

How to make a modern Shirley Temple? ›

Ingredients
  1. Ice.
  2. 1ounce grenadine.
  3. 8ounces lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7Up) or ginger ale.
  4. 1maraschino cherry, for garnish.

Is Shirley Temple made with Sprite or ginger ale? ›

"To make the best Shirley Temple you will need ginger ale or ginger beer, grenadine, lime, and of course, the maraschino cherry." Although many newer recipes call for lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7-Up, a classic Shirley Temple uses ginger ale or ginger beer with a bit of lime.

What is vodka 7-Up and orange juice called? ›

James Bond's alcoholic drink of choice might have been a shaken, not stirred martini, but the 007 (double O seven) is a sweet vodka, 7-Up, and orange juice co*cktail. Learn how to make a 007 co*cktail by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.

Why is it called a Shirley Temple co*cktail? ›

The drink was named after iconic child actress Shirley Temple. Legend has it that when she was out to dinner at a nice restaurant with her parents and other Hollywood types who were all enjoying co*cktails, the bartender made her a special nonalcoholic drink so she could feel fancy too.

What is Shirley Temple supposed to taste like? ›

What Does a Shirley Temple Drink Taste Like? Shirley Temple drinks are typically quite sweet. While the grenadine in this version gives it amazing color and a great pomegranate flavor (tart with a bit of sweetness), the lime balances it out with some acidity.

How was the original Shirley Temple made? ›

The bartender made the drink for the young actress during the pinnacle point of her fame. The sweet concoction would later become a fun drink asked for by kids and adults alike. Pour lemon-lime soda and ginger ale into a glass with ice cubes. Then, add a dash of grenadine.

What is a Shirley Temple called when it has alcohol? ›

The Dirty Shirley, a vodka-spiked variation on the classic, kid-friendly Shirley Temple, is a syrupy-sweet nostalgia trip for adults.

What was Shirley Temple's cause of death? ›

Temple died at age 85 on February 10, 2014, at her home in Woodside, California. The cause of death, according to her death certificate released on March 3, 2014, was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Is ginger ale or Sprite better for Shirley Temple? ›

"To make the best Shirley Temple you will need ginger ale or ginger beer, grenadine, lime, and of course, the maraschino cherry." Although many newer recipes call for lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7-Up, a classic Shirley Temple uses ginger ale or ginger beer with a bit of lime.

Can you order a dirty Shirley at a bar? ›

The bright red drink consists of vodka, grenadine, and lemon-lime soda (often garnished with maraschino cherries), which makes for a fun, deliciously sweet co*cktail that feels vaguely nostalgic. Nearly everyone is familiar with a Shirley Temple, so you should have no issue ordering the dirty version at any bar.

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