Shirley Temple cocktail
The Shirley Temple is a classic non-alcoholic mocktail, typically made with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, a splash of grenadine, and garnished with a maraschino cherry and sometimes an orange slice. It was invented in the 1930s at Chasen's restaurant in Hollywood, California, and named after the child star Shirley Temple.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is very high in carbohydrates, almost entirely from added sugars in the soda and grenadine, with negligible protein or fat. A typical serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, providing quick energy but little else in terms of essential nutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 36 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10 mg |
| Folate | 5 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 drink (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's famous as one of the first and most iconic 'mocktails,' created specifically for a young celebrity to have a sophisticated, adult-like beverage. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of 'empty calories,' offering a significant sugar load without beneficial vitamins, minerals, or fiber.
