Gluten-Free Shirley Temple
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
A vibrant and refreshing mocktail, this Shirley Temple offers a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors with a satisfyingly fizzy texture. It's a perfect non-alcoholic treat for any occasion, bursting with fruity goodness.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 10 minutes (5 min prep, 5 min cook). It uses 6 ingredients — including grenadine syrup, lime juice, ginger ale or lemon-lime soda — and walks through 4 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Shirley Temple: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, exercise caution with maraschino cherries and ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, as these can sometimes be processed in facilities that handle gluten. Always check for a certified gluten-free label to prevent cross-contamination In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Shirley Temple: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains. Always ensure your ginger ale or lemon-lime soda is certified gluten-free, as some brands may contain additives.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grenadine syrup
- 0.5 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 cups ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, chilled
- 2 maraschino cherries, for garnish
- 2 lime wedges, for garnish
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your serving glasses by adding about 1/2 cup of ice cubes to each. This will ensure your Shirley Temple stays perfectly chilled.
- 2
Measure and pour 1/2 cup of grenadine syrup evenly into both glasses, distributing the vibrant red color. Next, add 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice to each glass, which will provide a bright, zesty counterpoint to the sweetness.
- 3
Gently top off each glass with approximately 1.5 cups of chilled ginger ale or lemon-lime soda. Pour slowly to preserve the carbonation and watch the colors swirl together beautifully.
- 4
Garnish each drink with a maraschino cherry and a fresh lime wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy the classic, festive flavors.
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Tips & Notes
- Zest the lemon before juicing — it's nearly impossible to zest after the lemon is squeezed.
- Ground ginger is more concentrated than fresh (use 1/4 tsp ground per 1 tsp fresh).
- Add leafy greens like spinach or kale — you won't taste them, but they add nutrients.
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