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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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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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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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