From renewed interest in 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 non-alcoholic mixed drink, 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 flavor, we also like to substitute grenadine for other flavor combinations! Here are our favorite carbonated fruity drinks that Shirley Temple lovers must try.
10 Flavored Sodas for Shirley Temple Drink Lovers
#1 Red Grapefruit Italian Soda
Calling all citrus lovers! This Red Grapefruit Italian Soda is a refreshing alternative Shirley Temple drink to enjoy in spring or summer. Juicy Ruby Red Grapefruit Syrup mixed with crisp club soda creates 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 combines 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 Soda! Monin Coconut Syrup gives this cherry and lemon-lime soda a sweet island-inspired flavor that tastes like summer days at the beach.
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#4 Desert Pear Italian Soda
For a vibrant, fruity drink, 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 flavor 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.
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#6 Hibiscus Strawberry Soda
For another vibrant drink, this Monin Hibiscus Syrup and Strawberry Syrup is a delicious combination reminiscent of grenadine, but with a distinctly floral flavor. The vibrant red color and bubbly texture of this Hibiscus Strawberry Soda make it a fun and visually appealing option 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 flavor and brilliant blue color 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 flavor that’s perfect for spring. For a citrus-forward variation on this recipe, swap in 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 flavor of Monin Blueberry Syrup with lemon-lime soda for a supercharged 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 drink that can be both thirst-quenching in summer and a festive treat come winter.
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