How to make a Raspberry Lime Shirley Temple
The Shirley Temple has spent decades being the default answer to 'What can we make without alcohol?' That does not mean it has to taste like a glass of syrup with a cherry floating in it. This lighter version uses mainelove Raspberry Lime with Bubbles, fresh lime, and just enough grenadine to keep the classic red color and candy-shop charm. You still get the nostalgic flavor, but the sparkling water gives it more lift and the lime keeps the sweetness from taking over.
A quick history of the Raspberry Lime Shirley Temple
The Shirley Temple dates to the 1930s and was named for the famous child actress, although several restaurants have claimed credit for inventing it. The classic formula generally combines a lemon-lime or ginger-ale-style soda with grenadine and a cherry. This version keeps the grenadine-and-cherry identity but replaces the sugary soda base with Raspberry Lime with Bubbles. The result is still recognizable as a Shirley Temple, just brighter, less heavy, and more fruit-forward.
Ingredients you'll need to make Raspberry Lime Shirley Temple
● 1 ounce grenadine
● ½ ounce fresh lime juice
● 4 ounces mainelove Raspberry Lime with Bubbles
● Maraschino cherries
● Ice
How to make Raspberry Lime Shirley Temple
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Pour in the grenadine and fresh lime juice.
3. Top with mainelove Raspberry Lime with Bubbles.
4. Stir gently until the color is even.
5. Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve.
FAQs
What does Raspberry Lime Shirley Temple taste like?
It is built around sweet cherry, bright lime, raspberry, and bubbles. The mainelove component keeps the drink refreshing and gives the finish a clean water-based lift instead of adding a heavier mixer.
Which mainelove water works best for Raspberry Lime Shirley Temple?
mainelove Raspberry Lime with Bubbles is the best fit for this recipe because its flavor and carbonation match the other ingredients without overwhelming them.
Can I make Raspberry Lime Shirley Temple less sweet?
Use ½ ounce grenadine for a less-sweet version, or add extra sparkling water to lengthen the drink.
What glass should I use for Raspberry Lime Shirley Temple?
A tall glass works best for the proportions in this recipe, but any similarly sized glass you already own will work. The important part is leaving enough room for ice and the sparkling-water finish.
Can I make Raspberry Lime Shirley Temple ahead of time?
You can prep the still ingredients ahead and keep them chilled, but add any sparkling mainelove water right before serving so the carbonation stays lively. Fresh herbs and muddled fruit also taste best the day they are prepared.
