The Shirley Temple, a beloved alcohol-free drink, has a contested history. Find out about the possible origins, disputed recipes, and regional variations of this classic mocktail.
The Shirley Temple has been an alcohol-free favorite for nearly a century. It's been called the 'original mocktail,' but its actual history – and ingredients – are up for debate. ' Beverage history is always murky,' Jennifer Brian, co-founder and owner of the craft cocktail company Make & Muddle and self-proclaimed 'cocktail evangelist,' told Fox News Digital. 'Any time alcohol is involved, origin stories are frequently at least two parts lore to one part truth.
' The Shirley Temple, though it does not contain alcohol, 'is no exception,' said Brian, who is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Legend has it that 'the Shirley Temple beverage was created and named after the child actress in the 1930s when she complained that her parents were sipping their own cocktails at dinner, but she didn’t have anything fun to sip,' said Brian. The exact origin of the beverage, however, is somewhat disputed, with several iconic restaurants taking credit. 'Chasen’s in Hollywood claimed to have originated it, but the Brown Derby restaurant as well as the Royal Hawaiian also claim to be the home of the original,' said Brian. The original recipe for the Shirley Temple features ginger ale, grenadine, and cherries – but even that has changed over time. 'Midwesterners tend to like it with Sprite or 7 Up, while West Coast folks tend to make it with the original ginger ale,' said Brian. Other people may add things such as 'orange juice or other citrus' to try to liven up the drink's flavors, she said. The exact amount of grenadine — the red bar syrup that gives the Shirley Temple its distinct coloring — is also a matter of personal taste. The ratio of grenadine to soda can change depending on how sweet you like your drinks. 'The ratio of grenadine to soda can change depending on how sweet you like your drinks,' said Brian
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