Description
Shirley temple mocktail recipe with ginger ale, grenadine, lime juice & cherries. Perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
2 cups ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda for a sweeter version)
1-2 tablespoons grenadine syrup (adjust to taste)
Juice of half a lime (optional)
Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Ice cubes
Lime wedges or orange slices (for garnish)
Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the glass: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
Mix the drink: Pour the ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda) over the ice.
Add grenadine: Drizzle grenadine syrup gently over the drink. It will sink to the bottom, creating a lovely gradient effect.
Add lime juice (optional): If you like a hint of tartness, squeeze in the juice of half a lime.
Garnish: Top with a maraschino cherry, plus a lime wedge or an orange slice. Add fresh mint if you like.
Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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For the prettiest “brilliant red color”: add the grenadine last and don’t stir straight away—let it sink, then gently swirl.
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Want it less sweet? Choose ginger ale over lemon-lime soda and definitely add the lime juice.
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Love cherries? Add extra cherries and a tiny spoonful of the cherry juice from the jar for more colour (it’s especially good for Valentine’s).
