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Best recipe for a Shirley Temple?

LizLovesJasonLizLovesJason member
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I had a Shirley Temple drink at a Chinese restaurant last night, and I am in LOVE. I had never had one before. Now I can't stop thinking about how delicious it was! This is just like my first pregnancy, where I was constantly craving fruity drinks....I want to make one at home and I've been looking up the recipe online, but it seems like there are different ways to make it. I don't know exactly what was in the restaurant's (ginger ale? Sprite? 7-Up?). I'm considering calling the restaurant to ask, but I feel like that would be a little weird! What do you think is the best recipe for a Shirley Temple?
~ Liz, mommy to:
DD, 1/7/05 * DS #1, 1/25/07 * DS #2, 11/11/09
Baby #4, EDD 11/11/12
m/c 7/30/08 at 12 weeks (blighted ovum, emergency D&C)

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Re: Best recipe for a Shirley Temple?

  • IzzypopIzzypop
    You can use any clear soda, usually 7-Up or Sprite. Then just add grenadine (which is cherry juice). Throw a cherry and an umbrella in too for fun!
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  • cleigh11cleigh11 member

    Ginger ale and grenadine=my favorite drink growing up:-)

    Another tasty non alcoholic beverage Arnold Palmer (1/2 iced tea 1/2 lemonade)

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  • SeaStar430SeaStar430 member
    7up and grenadine
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  • anakinanakin

    My Grandpa used to make these for us, and I've never seen anyone use his recipe.  But it is the best.

    1/2 7up or sprite, 1/2 orange juice and a splash of cherry juice from the jar. 

    You can use grenadine, but it isn't as good as the juice from the jar. 

    It's super fruity with the OJ, but I've never seen it served with OJ other than when he made them for us.

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  • applejuiceynessapplejuiceyness
    I downed two of these while our to dinner with DH.  They were so yummy!
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  • imaPrincessimaPrincess

    I make more of a cherry lime ade, but tastes very similar (I have been craving these too!)  I put 7up or sprite, a splash of lime juice and some cherry juice from the jar...throw a few cherries in, and enjoy!  So good! 

    :::calling DH to have him stop at Sonic for a cherry lime ade:::

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  • C12H22O11C12H22O11 member

    OMG!  I looooove Shirley Temples.  I used to order one every time we went to a restaurant when I was little.

    I think it's just grenadine + sprite or 7-up.  And don't forget the cherry! 

    Ethan Michael - 12/21/09
    Norah Jewel - 2/26/14

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  • MSE82005MSE82005
    Another yummy option that one of my favorite bartenders made for me was a mixture of OJ, Pineapple Juice, and a little bit of Cranberry juice mixed in a martini shaker & topped w/ a little bit of sprite. YUM!
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