Delicious Shirley Temple Adult Version Cocktail
A grown-up twist on the classic Shirley Temple cocktail featuring bourbon, ginger beer, and real pomegranate grenadine for a sweet yet spirited drink perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces bourbon whiskey
- 1 ounce pomegranate-based grenadine
- 4 ounces ginger beer
- 0.5 ounce fresh lime juice
- 2 maraschino cherries
- Ice cubes
- Optional: orange slice or twist for garnish
- Optional: dash of Angostura bitters
Instructions
- Fill a highball or Collins glass with 8-10 ice cubes to chill the glass.
- Pour 2 ounces bourbon over the ice, followed by 1 ounce grenadine.
- Add 0.5 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice directly into the glass.
- Slowly pour 4 ounces ginger beer over the back of a spoon or directly into the glass to maintain fizz.
- Gently stir with a bar spoon or regular spoon to blend ingredients without losing carbonation.
- Garnish with two maraschino cherries and optionally an orange slice or twist. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Stir gently to preserve ginger beer fizz. Use quality pomegranate grenadine to avoid artificial sweetness. Large clear ice cubes melt slower and keep the drink colder longer. Bourbon can be substituted with dark rum or a bourbon-flavored non-alcoholic spirit for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approxim
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 20
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