Shirley Temple Recipe

Inspired by Sun Wah BBQ

Time5m

Serves1

The classic Kiddie Cocktail is made with grenadine syrup, 7-up and a hint of orange essence.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare Glass
Fill a highball or Collins glass about three-quarters full with ice cubes (approximately 1 cup).
2
Add Grenadine
Pour 0.5 fl oz grenadine syrup directly into the glass over the ice. This will settle toward the bottom and create the signature layered look.
3
Add Orange Essence
Add 0.25 fl oz (about 1/2 tsp) fresh orange juice to the glass to provide a light orange essence. If you prefer a stronger orange note, use a thin peel twist expressed over the glass instead.
4
Top with Soda
Slowly pour 6 fl oz chilled 7-Up (or another lemon-lime soda) into the glass. Pour gently over the back of a spoon if you want to preserve layering; otherwise, pour directly and give one gentle stir to combine the top while leaving the grenadine mostly settled at the bottom.
5
Optional Aromatic
If using, add 1 dash of Angostura bitters on top for a faint aromatic note (skip for children or if you want the traditional kid-friendly version). Bitters will float briefly and then partially disperse.

6
Thread 1 maraschino cherry onto a cocktail pick or place it directly into the glass, and rest an orange slice or a thin orange twist on the rim.
7
Serve immediately with a straw. Encourage the drinker to stir if they prefer an evenly pink beverage; leaving it un-stirred produces the classic layered appearance.