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Virgin Shirley Temple mocktail with orange juice, ginger ale, grenadine, ice cubes, maraschino cherry, and fresh orange slice garnish in a tall glass

Virgin Shirley Temple with Orange Juice

This Virgin Shirley Temple with Orange Juice is a bright, fizzy, family-friendly mocktail made with ginger ale, sweet grenadine, and refreshing orange juice. It’s quick to make, beautifully colorful, and perfect for summer parties, brunches, holiday gatherings, or an easy non-alcoholic treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage, Drinks, Mocktail, Non-Alcoholic Drink, Party Drink
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 122 kcal

Equipment

  • Tall drinking glass
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoon
  • Bar spoon or stirring spoon
  • Citrus knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup ginger ale or lemon-lime soda
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp grenadine
  • Ice cubes
  • Maraschino cherry for garnish
  • Orange slice for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare the Glass

  • Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.

Add the Drink Ingredients

  • Pour in the orange juice followed by the ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.

Create the Signature Shirley Temple Look

  • Slowly drizzle the grenadine into the glass. It will sink to the bottom at first, creating a pretty layered effect before gently blending into the drink.

Garnish and Serve

  • Top with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice on the rim of the glass.
  • Serve immediately and stir gently before drinking.
    • For the best fizzy Virgin Shirley Temple mocktail, chill the ginger ale and orange juice before mixing. Cold ingredients keep the drink bubbly longer and prevent the ice from watering down the sweet citrus flavor.

Notes

  • For the brightest flavor, use fresh orange juice whenever possible. It gives this Virgin Shirley Temple mocktail a fresher citrus taste that pairs perfectly with the sweet grenadine.
  • Add the grenadine slowly over the ice for that classic layered Shirley Temple look. It creates a beautiful red swirl that makes the drink feel extra special for parties and celebrations.
  • Ginger ale gives a softer spicy flavor, while lemon-lime soda creates a sweeter, more kid-friendly mocktail. Both work well depending on your preference.
  • Serve immediately after pouring the soda to keep the drink fizzy and refreshing.
  • This easy non-alcoholic drink recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, birthday parties, baby showers, holiday dinners, and family movie nights.
  • For a fun variation, add a splash of pineapple juice or garnish with extra cherries and orange slices for a colorful restaurant-style presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
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