Shirley Temple (cocktail) facts for kids
A Shirley Temple is a fun, non-alcoholic drink often served to kids and teens. It's made with ginger ale (a fizzy, sweet drink with a ginger flavor) and a splash of grenadine, which is a sweet, red syrup. The drink is usually finished with a bright red maraschino cherry and sometimes a slice of lime. It's a popular choice for young people who want a special drink that looks like a grown-up cocktail but doesn't have any alcohol.
Sometimes, people make Shirley Temples using lemon-lime soda instead of, or mixed with, ginger ale. Another similar non-alcoholic drink is called a Roy Rogers, which is made with cola and grenadine.
How the Drink Got Its Name
The Shirley Temple drink is named after the famous child actress Shirley Temple (1928–2014). She was a huge movie star in the 1930s.
The Story Behind the Drink
The most popular story about how the drink was invented goes like this: In the 1930s, Shirley Temple was at a restaurant called Chasen's in Beverly Hills, California. She was a child, and the adults she was with were drinking cocktails. Shirley wanted a special drink too, but one without alcohol. So, a bartender at Chasen's supposedly created this sweet, fizzy, red drink just for her.
However, other places and people have also claimed to have invented the Shirley Temple. No matter who made it first, it quickly became a popular choice for kids who wanted to feel fancy!
