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Twists & Variations
Different ways to enjoy this drink
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Dirty Shirley (with vodka)
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Roy Rogers (using cola instead of ginger ale)
Shirley Temple
The Shirley Temple is a drink of belonging. It gave children a seat at the celebratory table.
At a Glance
- •Sweet, fizzy joy
When People Drink This
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Birthday parties
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Family dinners
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Celebrations without alcohol
Often part of rituals
Adding grenadine last for colorAlways garnished
Who Keeps This Drink Alive
People behind this drink
Families
Memory keepers
Passed down as a childhood celebration drink.
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How This Drink Feels
The sensory experience
sweet, with notes of cherry ending with a bubbly finish
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Sweet, fizzy joy
Why This Drink Matters⌄
It matters because it made celebration inclusive.
How does this drink feel?
Select the moment that resonates with you most.
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Origin Story
Rooted in North America
📍 USANorth America
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Perfect for the Holiday Season
Holiday PickEven during the holiday season, this drink finds its place — between long conversations, travel days, heavy meals, or quiet pauses away from the noise.
- 🧑👩👧 Everyone-friendly
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Places & Everyday Rituals
Where this drink feels most at home
📍Family kitchens📍Diners📍Restaurants
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Moments Like This
If Shirley Temple resonates with you, you may also enjoy:
- Fruit punches
- Sparkling lemonades
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Did You Know?
The drink was created in the 1930s.
🎈Fun Facts
- 🤓Shirley Temple herself disliked the drink.
Cultural Beliefs⌄
Celebration should include everyone
How This Drink Is Made⌄
⏱2 minutes
📊easy
Ingredients
The Base
- Ginger Ale or Lemon-Lime Soda
- Grenadine
Optional / Garnish
- Maraschino Cherry
- Orange Slice
Instructions
"Visual delight matters as much as taste.
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Build gently over ice.
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Stories featuring Shirley Temple
Read more about the culture and rituals
Nostalgia•4 min read
The Magic of the 'Fancy' Juice
Long before we cared about alcohol, we learned the art of celebration through sparkling grape juice and Shirley Temples.
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Culture•4 min read
The Virtual Cheers
Remote happy hours often feel awkward and forced. Here is how to bring genuine connection and warmth back to the screen.
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Wellness•4 min read
Why Celebration Doesn’t Need Alcohol
Festive moments are about togetherness, not intoxication. Ritual, sweetness, and company do the real work.
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