This drink is called the Shirley Temple and it is amazing!!! I got the idea to make this drink from when we first tried it in Olive Garden and really liked it, we got like 3 refills! Lol. I looked through several recipes on pinterest but none of them tasted exactly like the one I had at Olive Garden, But after many different “experiments” I am happy to say that this is as close as it can get, if not better! My family is not big on soda and we try not to drink much of it, just every once in a while, but still sometimes plain old soda gets so boring and this is definitely a great way to change it up! With the mixed sodas and maraschino cherries this drink is the perfect refreshing treat for a hot summer day. It is perfect for parties as you can make a big batch of it and it is pretty cheap to make too.
Shirley Temple Drink
Ingredients:
- 1 (2 Liter)Ginger Ale Soda
- 1 (2 Liter) 7 UP Soda
- 1 container of Maraschino Cherries
- 1 Bottle Grenadine Syrup (I used Rose’s Grenadine Syrup)
- Ice
Directions:
1) Take a big punch container or pot, Pour in the whole bottle of Ginger Ale, then Pour in the whole bottle of 7 UP. Mix well.
2) Pour in a few Tablespoons of Grenadine syrup, according to your taste and depending on how sweet you want the drink to be. The Grenadine Syrup serves more as a color enhancer but does give the drink a particular taste. So do add it as it is an important ingredient, just don’t add too much of it if you don’t want your drink to be too sweet!
3) Add in all the Maraschino Cherries. Mix everything very well, and add ice according to your preferences. I like a lot of ice in my drinks! Decorate as you wish. For parties I sometimes put real cherries around the punch bowl to decorate, or stick Hawaiian umbrellas in each cup with some pretty straws. This is cool because you can make it match the theme of your occasion.
* If you do not want to make such a large batch, but just a few drinks, you can most certainly do that. For example for 1 CUP, I do, 1/2 cup of Ginger Ale. 1/2 cup of 7 UP. 1 teaspoon of Grenadine, and 2-3 maraschino cherries.*
