Shirley Temple: A Timeless Mocktail with Hollywood Charm

The Shirley Temple in a nutshell: pink, sparkling, and delightfully sweet. A non-alcoholic classic with a story as enchanting as its flavor. Legend has it that in the 1930s, a bartender at the famed Chasen’s restaurant in Beverly Hills created the drink so that the young actress Shirley Temple could join the adults in raising a glass of her own. Ironically, the star herself was said not to be a fan—calling her namesake drink a little too sweet and sticky in texture for her liking. Yet the Shirley Temple won the hearts of generations that followed. With its rosy hue, bright cherry garnish, and lively fizz, the mocktail remains a favorite among children—and still manages to charm plenty of grown-ups, too. Its subtle touch of old Hollywood elegance ensures that this mocktail continues to hold its place as a true classic.