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Shirley Temple

Ginger ale, grenadine, and lime make a vivid, celebratory classic.

Short answer

Kokto’s Shirley Temple uses 120 ml ginger ale, 15 ml grenadine, 10 ml lime juice. This built build serves 1 and takes about 3 minutes. Follow the method for ingredient order, ice and any rinses or floats; optional items are listed separately.
Time3 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Shirley Temple ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Shirley Temple ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Ginger Ale120 ml12 cl4.1 oz12 parts
Grenadine15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Lime Juice10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Cocktail Cherry (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: Cocktail cherry

Method

How to make Shirley Temple

Follow the 2 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Fill a highball glass with ice and add ginger ale and lime juice.

  2. 02

    Pour in grenadine, stir gently, and garnish with a cherry.

Tasting profile

What does Shirley Temple taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Taste Profile

Editorial intensity · 0–5

  • SweetnessHigh · 4/5
  • SournessLow · 2/5
  • BitternessNone · 0/5
  • StrengthNone · 0/5
  • FreshnessHigh · 4/5

Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.

Choose the right build

Shirley Temple: ingredient choices

Does this Shirley Temple use ginger ale?

Yes. This version combines ginger ale, grenadine and lime juice, with an optional cocktail cherry. It does not use ginger beer or a spirit; check packaged ingredients when choosing an alcohol-free drink.

Compare Nojito: ingredients and measures

Making more than one?

Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.

Plan 2 servings of Shirley Temple

Missing an ingredient?

Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.

Check the ingredient list

Ingredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.

Quick answers

Shirley Temple questions

What is in a Shirley Temple?

Kokto’s build uses ginger ale, grenadine, and lime juice, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Shirley Temple take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 3 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Shirley Temple prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Shirley Temple alcohol-free?

Kokto classifies this house build as strength 0/5. Check every packaged ingredient because formulations can vary.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App ingredient and recipe seed v1seed.recipe.shirley-temple · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved
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