The Recipe · No.800 · Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple, and Where to Source It

Pour the grenadine in first and add the ginger ale slowly over ice, so the syrup sinks and gives that red-to-gold gradient before you stir. A real pomegranate grenadine tastes far better than the neon stuff.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Makes1 drink
CuisineAmerican
Cook it with
No-cook
Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Grenadine
A real pomegranate grenadine beats the neon syrup. Local.
1 oz
Local / market
Ginger ale
Chilled, poured slowly for the gradient. A craft ginger ale is best.
6 oz
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Cherries
A couple for garnish; a real brandied or Amarena cherry is nicer. Local.
2
Local / market
Orange
A slice on the rim. A fragrant orange is best. Fresh.
1 slice
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Part Two
The Method
  1. Fill with iceFill a tall glass with ice.
  2. Add grenadinePour the grenadine over the ice.
  3. Top slowlyPour the ginger ale in slowly so it layers over the syrup.
  4. GarnishAdd the cherries and an orange slice.
Part Three
The Toolkit

Tall glass · Bar spoon · Jigger

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