The original “Shirley Temple” mocktails, were created in the 1930s to provide a mixed drink alternative for children sharing a meal in a restaurant with their parents. The name was that of a then child actress, though she did not directly have a role in creating the drink. The earliest form of the drink was made with ginger ale and grenadine.
This variation uses lemonade and cherry cordial to provide a similar sweet, “child friendly” alternative.
Ingredients:
- Lemonade (UK “lemonade”, US Sprite or similar) 300 ml
- Cherry Cordial 30 ml
- Ice
- Cherry or Citrus Slice to garnish
Method:
Fill a glass 1/2 to 2/3 full of ice, and add the cordial. Top off with the lemonade. Stir lightly and garnish.
This is a rather sugary drink as made above. A lower calorie take on it can be done with “diet” or “sugar free” lemonade. This makes a less sweet drink, but loses some of it distinctive flavour. After some experimenting, the following variation was found, which while not technically “classic,” I still prefer.
Ingredients:
- Cream Soda 300 – 330 ml
- Cherry Cordial 30 ml
- Ice
- Citrus Slice to garnish
The method remains the same, and the drink remains a bit syrupy. “Diet” Cream Soda can be used and it lowers the “in your face” sweetness. If low-cal cream soda is not available try this to replicate it.
Ingredients:
- Diet or Low Sugar Lemonade 300 ml (or so)
- Stevia 1/2 tsp
- Vanilla Essence large splash
Method:
Pour the 1/2 of the lemonade into glass. Sprinkle in the sweetener while stirring gently (it will fizz). Add the vanilla and again gently, then top off with the remaining lemonade.
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