From the revival of classic mocktails to the popularity of the Dirty Shirley, it’s safe to say the Shirley Temple is having a moment. Arguably the most famous mocktail, the Shirley Temple was created in the 1930s in honor of the child actor and is usually made with grenadine syrup, ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, and maraschino cherries.
While we love the classic Shirley Temple drink recipe's sweet-tart flavour, we also like to substitute grenadine for other flavour combinations! Here are our favorite carbonated fruity drinks that Shirley Temple lovers must try.
10 Flavoured Sodas for Shirley Temple Lovers
#1 Red Grapefruit Italian Soda
Calling all citrus lovers! This Red Grapefruit Italian Soda is a refreshing alternative Shirley Temple drink for spring or summer. Juicy Ruby Red Grapefruit Syrup meets crisp club soda for a well-balanced and refreshing Italian soda that rivals any Shirley Temple drink recipe.
#2 Vanilla Violet Soda
This sweet and floral treat is a departure from the classic Shirley Temple drink recipe. The aromatic Vanilla Violet Soda is a springtime riff on a cream soda that blends Monin Vanilla Syrup and Violet Syrup for a delicious beverage.
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#3 Coconut Cherry Dirty Soda
For a tropical Shirley Temple drink alternative, try this Coconut Cherry Dirty Soda! Monin Coconut Syrup gives this cherry and lemon-lime soda a sweet island-inspired flavour that tastes like summer days at the beach.
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#4 Desert Pear Italian Soda
This Desert Pear Italian Soda recipe is sure to catch your eye! Monin Desert Pear Syrup’s notes of prickly pear and sweet pear offer a lush fruity flavour that goes well with carbonation.
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#5 Honey Mango Soda
Honey Mango Syrup and sparkling water make for an elegant combination, so when you're not in the mood for Shirley Temple, drink this Honey Mango Soda instead! Sweet and refreshing, it's a perfect happy hour mocktail you can enjoy any time of year.
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#6 Hibiscus Strawberry Soda
This Monin Hibiscus Syrup and Strawberry Syrup is a delicious combination reminiscent of grenadine, but with a distinctly floral flavour. The vibrant red colour and bubbly texture of this Hibiscus Strawberry Soda make it a fun and visually appealing reminiscent of the classic mocktail.
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#7 Blue Raspberry Soda
Just like the Shirley Temple, this Blue Raspberry Soda is nostalgia in a glass. Blue Raspberry Syrup’s sweet, juicy flavour and brilliant blue colour is a fun throwback perfect for kids and adults alike. For a sugar-free version, substitute in Sugar Free Blue Raspberry Syrup!
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#8 Lavender Ginger Ale
If you're looking to try something completely different from a Shirley Temple, drink this delicately floral Lavender Ginger Ale. Monin Lavender Syrup’s distinct herbaceous notes soften the bite of ginger ale for a refreshing taste that’s perfect for spring. For a citrus-forward variation on this recipe, replace with Lavender Lemon Syrup.
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#9 Habanero Press
Want to try a Spicy Shirley? For a spiked Shirley Temple drink recipe with a kick, the Habanero Press pairs Grenadine Syrup and citrus rum with Habanero Lime Syrup for a zesty hint of heat!
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#10 Energizing Blueberry Mocktail
Craft a Shirley Temple drink alternative that will wake up your taste buds! This Energizing Blueberry Mocktail blends the lush berry flavour of Monin Blueberry Syrup and lemon-lime soda in this electric sparkling mocktail.
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#11 Pomegranate Frosted Shirley
Want a Shirley Temple drink recipe that's extra refreshing? This Pomegranate Frosted Shirley pairs Monin Pomegranate Syrup with Frosted Mint Syrup for a beverage that can be both thirst-quenching in summer and a festive winter treat.
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