Shirley Temple has been a favorite alcohol-free hangout for nearly a century.
It was called “Original mocktail“, but its actual history – and components – are up for debate.
“The history of drinks is always mysterious,” Jennifer Bryan, co-founder and owner of craft cocktail company Make & Muddle and self-proclaimed “cocktail evangelist,” told Fox News Digital. “Anytime alcohol is involved, origin stories are often at least two parts lore and one part truth.”
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Shirley Temple, though non-alcoholic, is “no exception,” said Brian, who resides in Louisville, Kentucky.
Legend has it that “the Shirley Temple drink was created and named after the child actress in the 1930s when she complained that her parents were sipping their own drink.” Cocktails for dinner“But she didn’t have anything fun to sip,” Brian said.
The Shirley Temple, a non-alcoholic cocktail containing grenadine and cherries, was first invented in the 1930s. (Getty Images; iStock)
However, the exact origin of the drink is somewhat disputed Many famous restaurants Take credit.
“Chasen's Restaurant in Hollywood claimed to have created it, but the Brown Derby and the Royal Hawaiian also claim to be the original,” Brian said.
The original recipe for Shirley Temple Features a ginger beerGrenadine and cherries – but even this has changed over time.
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“Midwesterners tend to drink Sprite or 7 Up, while West Coast people tend to drink it with Original Ginger Ale,” Brian said.
Other people might add things like “orange juice or other citrus” to try to liven up the flavors of the drink, she said.
The exact amount of grenadine—the red syrup that gives Shirley Temple its distinctive color—is also a matter of personal taste.
The ratio of grenadine to soda can change depending on how much you like your drinks.
“The grenadine-to-soda ratio can change depending on how much you like your drinks,” Brian said.
She said that the more grenadine, the sweeter the drink.
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However, one component of Shirley Temple is not up for debate: the adornments.
“Everyone agrees there should be as many cherries in it as possible,” Brian said.
While the ingredient list, recipe, and history at Shirley Temple are up for debate, the addition of cherries for garnish is not. (Istock)
Brian told Fox News Digital that Shirley Temple started the celebrity-named “mocktail” trend.
“In addition to Shirley Temple, Roy Rogers was also a very popular mocktail that originated in the 1940s using grenadine and cola instead of ginger ale,” she said.
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“The Arnold Palmer is also a signature mocktail A mixture of iced tea And lemon juice.”
In the modern era, “mocktails are finding their way onto more and more menus every day, and it's true, they're no longer just for kids,” Brian said.
“People choose not to drink for a variety of reasons.”
“People choose not to drink for a number of reasons – Some healthsome personality. “Regardless of the reason they don’t drink, there should definitely be a seat at the table for everyone.”
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While Shirley Temple has been a mainstay of the bar's menu since its inception, one person was definitely not a fan of the drink: Shirley Temple Black itself.
As an adult, Shirley Temple Black is said to have hated her namesake drink. (Getty Images)
“I hate them,” Temple Black told NPR's Scott Simon in a 1986 interview.
She said the drinks were “too sweet” for her, and described them as “icky” and “saccharine”.
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The drink “was created in the 1930s by the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood, and I had nothing to do with it,” the former child star turned diplomat told Simon.
The drinks were “too sweet” for her.
She told the same source that she was often offered the drink without asking for it, which she did not like.
Temple Black died on February 10, 2014.
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As Fox News Digital previously reported, the alcohol-free cocktail trend has emerged Extended to travel.
Sober travel, also known as “dry tripping,” was one of the top holiday trends in 2024, according to Hotels.com — with more than 40% of travelers saying they were likely to book a detox trip next year.
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A Fox News Digital spokesperson said reviews mentioning “mocktails” were up 50% year over year, “with guests interested in the creative non-alcoholic offerings in… Top hotels All over the world.”
Fox News Digital's Ashley DiMella contributed reporting.
