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    Home » Recipes » Holiday » Halloween » Creepy Shirley Temple Drink Recipe

    LAST UPDATED: November 4, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: October 10, 2019 By Toni Dash 51 Comments

    Creepy Shirley Temple Drink Recipe

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    creepy Shirley Temple drinks for Halloween in beakers with syringes

    A Shirley Temple drink is the sweet, fizzy mocktail that always perks up a party. Throw in a few well-placed props and this creepy version of the beloved drink will make your Halloween party a favorite!

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    creepy Shirley Temple drinks for Halloween in beakers with syringes

    Do you remember your first Shirley Temple drink?

    Probably at a restaurant and it probably made you feel like one of the ‘big kids’.

    That sweet flavor, sparkling bubbles, loads of maraschino cherries and layer of ruby-red Grenadine lingers on the bottom of the glass.

    This recipe takes our favorite mocktail Shirley Temple drink Halloween creepy with some fun props!

    Jump to:
    • What is a Shirley Temple drink?
    • Shirley Temple drink Ingredients
    • How to Make a Shirley Temple drink
    • Shirley Temple Recipe – Easy Step by Step Instructions
    • PARTY PREP TIP
    • How to Make an Alcoholic Shirley Temple drink
    • Creepy Shirley Temple drink Supplies – Where to Buy
    • More Halloween Cocktails & Mocktails recipes
    • Recipe

    What is a Shirley Temple drink?

    A Shirley Temple is a non-alcoholic drink that’s sweet, fizzy and served with maraschino cherries.

    They were originally developed in the 1930’s to serve the then famous curly-top child actress, Shirley Temple.

    The actual restaurant responsible for creating the drink is in dispute. It is believed to be either Chasen’s or the Brown Derby Restaurant, both in Hollywood.

    FUN FACT: Shirley Temple herself hated the drink. She shared in an NPR interview they were way too sweet for her!

    Beakers with large syringes of grenadine and maraschino cherries

    Shirley Temple drink Ingredients

    Ever wonder what’s in a Shirley Temple?

    This mocktail could not be easier to make. Shirley Temple ingredients include:

    • Ginger ale
    • a splash grenadine syrup (that makes the red color) 
    • maraschino cherries.

    PRO TIP: chill the ginger ale beforehand when making this Halloween version. Then the drink will be cold with no ice required.

    Shirley Temple Variations

    There are modern versions that swap the ginger ale with lemon-lime soda or lemonade but the classic recipe always uses ginger ale.

    Creepy Shirley Temples in beakers with sryinges

    How to Make a Shirley Temple drink

    Mixing up this classic mocktail is very easy.

    It takes a few extra minutes to make the Halloween version but it’s well worth the time for the delight of your guests!

    making shirley temple drinks for Halloween

    Shirley Temple Recipe – Easy Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Fill a glass (or beaker; see the supply buying guide below) with ginger ale with a few maraschino cherries.

    STEP 2: Add the grenadine to a jello shot syringe inserted into the mocktail.

    STEP 3: Serve them and let guests shoot the grenadine into the drink themselves.

    Some super creepy fun!

    PARTY PREP TIP

    If preparing this drink for a party of larger gatherings some make-ahead tips keep it easy.

    Fill the syringes with grenadine before the party. Then the only drink prep is adding the soda to the beakers or glasses.

    Add in the cherries and the syringe and serve!

    Shirley Temple and Grenadine

    How to Make an Alcoholic Shirley Temple drink

    To turn this sweet innocent mocktail into a boozy cocktail version, known as a ‘Dirty Shirley cocktail’; it’s easy.

    Add 1-2 ounces of vodka per cocktail.

    Some Dirty Shirley recipes include an ounce of lime juice or orange juice too.

    Creepy Shirley Temple drink Supplies – Where to Buy

    Science Beakers (glasses)

    I used these Science Beakers for glasses (shown in the photos).

    (NEW) I just found glassware maker Libbey has abeaker glass settoo.

    You can also use them for a creepy Halloween cocktail: Glow-in-the-Dark Infected Brain Cocktail (but you’ll need the brain ice mold too!)

    Syringes

    The syringes used here are made for jello shots. Amazon in a few styles: style 1 (most similar to those shown here) and style 2 as well. 

    The syringes shown here can be found at Spirit Halloween stores or from their online store.

    The syringes are great for other Halloween recipes like:

    • Bloody Maria shots
    • Creepy Spider Egg Pudding 
    • for salad dressing for Freaky {Healthy} Halloween Salad
    Halloween Shirley Temples

    More Halloween Cocktails & Mocktails recipes

    Halloween cocktails and mocktails make a party fun!

    • Off with Your Hand Halloween Punch
    • Candy Corn Layered Halloween Sippers 
    • Slow Cooker Vampire Punch {Serve Warm or Cold}
    • Candy Corn Martini with a Pop Rocks rim (made with candy corn infused vodka which actually is really good and not sickly sweet as you might imagine)
    • Grave Digger Cocktail
    • Drink If Your Dare Shooters

    For Christmas try this 2-ingredient layered Christmas Punch mocktail recipe too! 

    With Halloween festivities kicking off, you don’t want to miss this recipe:  The Best Method for Roasting Pumpkin Seeds!  It’s been pinned thousands of times, with good reason. It takes the goopy mess out of the process!

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    Recipe

    Creepy Shirley Temples with syringes

    Creepy Shirley Temples

    A simple mocktail Shirley Temple can be creeped up for Halloween with the addition of a few fun props! A great option to keep the party fun and alcohol-free. Ingredients may be multiplied times the number of Creepy Shirley Temples desired.
    5 from 46 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 mocktail
    Calories: 123kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces Ginger Ale , Lemon Lime soda, or a 50/50 mix of both
    • 1/2-3/4 ounce of Grenadine
    • 1-2 Maraschino Cherries
    • 1 liqueur shot syringe
    • 1 beaker for a glass

    Instructions

    • Fill the beaker or glass with the soda.
    • Fill a shot syringe with 1/2-3/4 ounces Grenadine.
    • Add the cherries to the beaker or glass.
    • Place the syringe in the beaker/glass for guests to 'inject' the grenadine into the Creepy Shirley Temple.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 19mg | Sugar: 28g | Iron: 0.4mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @boulderlocavore or tag #boulderlocavore!

    Originally published: September 30, 2016

    Shirley Temple drinks are perfect for any party especially Halloween with some fun props!

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Melissa says

      October 10, 2019 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      I love this! We host a Halloween party every year, we’ll make these for sure!

      Reply
    2. Eden says

      October 10, 2019 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      These are so FUN!!! Perfect for Halloween and I just adore this idea. Kiddos loved it! Can’t wait to make it again 🙂

      Reply
    3. Lauren Kelly says

      October 10, 2019 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      These are so much fun! Now I want to throw a party just so I can make these!

      Reply
    4. lisa says

      October 10, 2019 at 8:31 am

      5 stars
      such a fun idea for kiddos on halloween!

      Reply
    5. Laura Reese says

      September 11, 2019 at 7:13 am

      5 stars
      This is the best drink idea. So creepy and fun.

      Reply
    6. Tanya Schroeder says

      September 10, 2019 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, these are fabulous!!! Bring on Halloween!

      Reply
    7. Anna says

      September 10, 2019 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      What a super fun drink for Halloween!

      Reply
    8. Suzy says

      September 10, 2019 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      How fun are these?!! Saving this to make with my kids! Love it!

      Reply
    9. Melissa says

      September 10, 2019 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      This is great! I love Shirley Temples!

      Reply
    10. lisa says

      September 10, 2019 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      perfect lil halloween treat!

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