Shirley Temple Recipe

This pomegranate Shirley Temple recipe is a delightfully fun drink to make.

If you like non-alcoholic drinks or need to serve mocktails for kids at a party, this is the recipe for you!

Make Your Own Grenadine

Regular grenadine can often have a strong red dye flavor. In this recipe, we make homemade pomegranate grenadine by reducing pomegranate juice and sugar.

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Homemade Shirley Temple Ingredients

• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• ¼ cup cane sugar
• 3 (12 ounce) cans of ginger ale
• ¾ cup pomegranate seeds, divided
• a small handful of mint leaves
• zest of 1 lemon
• ice, as needed

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How to Make a Pomegranate Shirley Temple Recipe

• To make the grenadine: heat a small stockpot over medium-high heat and add the pomegranate juice and sugar. Stir till the sugar is dissolved and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. 
• To make one drink: combine one can of ginger ale, ¼ cup pomegranate seeds, a few mint leaves, ⅓ cup grenadine, and ice. Stir and serve immediately!

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Want more fun drink recipes? Check out our creamy lemonade and our strawberry milk recipes!