Shirley Temple
A Shirley Temple is a classic alcohol-free cocktail of ginger ale, fruit juice and homemade grenadine, served over ice cubes. The Thermomix TM7 lets you weigh and cook the pomegranate grenadine directly in the bowl, delivering a silky ruby syrup. Finish with a maraschino cherry for a festive children's party drink everyone loves.
About this recipe
Shirley Temple Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the glamour of a classic mocktail straight into your kitchen. This iconic alcohol-free cocktail pairs sparkling ginger ale with fruit juice and a generous drizzle of ruby-red grenadine, poured over ice cubes and crowned with a maraschino cherry. What makes this all-in-one kitchen machine version special is the homemade grenadine: instead of a shop-bought syrup full of additives, you simmer pomegranate juice with sugar directly in the TM7 bowl, guided by precise temperature control so nothing scorches. The built-in scale weighs the sugar to the gram, while gentle mixing blends everything into a silky, glossy syrup. Serve this festive drink at children's birthday parties, festive celebrations or as a refreshing alcohol-free option at dinner parties. Every glass delivers layered sweetness, gentle spice from the ginger ale and that unmistakable sunset-red gradient that makes the Shirley Temple a showstopper.
Preparation tips
- Make the grenadine a day ahead so it cools completely and thickens slightly; a chilled syrup sinks slowly through the ginger ale, creating that beautiful sunrise gradient instead of mixing immediately.
- Pour the ginger ale down the side of a tilted glass over the ice cubes to preserve maximum fizz; stirring too vigorously kills the bubbles that give the Shirley Temple its lively character.
- For a less sweet version, replace half the ginger ale with sparkling water and add an extra splash of orange juice; a fine grating of fresh orange zest over the top adds a sophisticated aromatic note for adult guests.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free is already built in, but for a grown-up festive twist add a dash of grenadine and orange blossom water, serving the Shirley Temple in a coupe glass with a sugared rim for celebrations.
- A kid-friendly party version uses lemonade instead of ginger ale for a milder spice level; add blueberry juice instead of grenadine for a purple 'mermaide variation children adore at birthday parties.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise weighing of the sugar for the grenadine syrup happens directly in the TM7 bowl, guaranteeing ideal sweetness every single batch.
- The heating function simmers the pomegranate juice gently into a glossy grenadine without scorching, giving a syrup with professional quality.
- Gentle mixing blends the grenadine with the fruit juice in seconds, creating an evenly coloured base for this festive mocktail.
- Fine grating of fresh orange zest over the finished Shirley Temple adds aromatic oils that lift the whole drink instantly.
- Crushing the ice cubes in the TM7 bowl gives coarse, cocktail-bar ice that chills the ginger ale without diluting it too quickly.
Ingredients
- ginger ale
- orange juice
- grenadine, homemade
- ice cubes
- orange (optional)