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Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple is a non-alcoholic mocktail. It leans sweet, ginger and aromatic. Served in a Highball Glass. Expect roughly 224 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Mocktailnon_alcoholic4 ingredients

At a Glance

224 kcalCalories
54.5gSugar
54.5gCarbs

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, uses syrup, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Fill a Highball glass with ice.Fill
  2. Pour grenadine, then add ginger ale.Pour
  3. Stir and garnish with a cherry and orange slice.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetGingerAromatic

Supporting notes

SpicyCherryCitrus

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Non-alcoholic
  • Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

VeganVegetarian

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Grenadine1.0 oz

Fresh GrenadineGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Fresh grenadine is usually a close substitute for grenadine.
Pomegranate SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Pomegranate syrup can replace grenadine when a more pomegranate-forward flavor is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Ginger AleTop

Ginger BeerWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce other spice or ginger if needed.
What changes
Ginger beer can replace ginger ale when a spicier, stronger ginger kick is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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About this drink

The Shirley Temple is one of the best-known named mocktails, but its exact origin is disputed. The safest framing is that it emerged from hotel and restaurant service culture as a child-friendly, celebratory soft drink named after the child star, rather than as one verified bartender invention.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Shirley Temple?
The Shirley Temple is a non-alcoholic cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It is a non-alcoholic drink. A standard serving contains approximately 224 calories.
What does a Shirley Temple taste like?
Shirley Temple has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Ginger, Aromatic, Spicy. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Shirley Temple?
The Shirley Temple is alcohol-free. This recipe is estimated to contain approximately 224 kcal. Calorie content varies based on the juices, syrups and mixers used.
When is a Shirley Temple typically served?
Shirley Temple is often suggested for Low / No Alcohol, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Shirley Temple?
If you enjoy Shirley Temple, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to other mocktails that share its flavour balance. Many classic cocktails also have non-alcoholic adaptations built around the same balance.
Can I make a Shirley Temple at home?
Yes. The Shirley Temple uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use fresh juices and quality syrups for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare mocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find mocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Shirley Temple with other mocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.