Description
The Santa’s Hat Shirley Temple is the ultimate festive drink for the holiday season. Featuring sweet grenadine, fizzy soda, fluffy whipped cream, and a cherry garnish, this Christmas mocktail is perfect for kids and adults alike. With its vibrant red color and adorable “Santa’s Hat” garnish, it’s the perfect beverage for parties, family gatherings, or cozy nights by the fire. Quick to make, visually stunning, and endlessly customizable, this drink will be the star of your holiday celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Drink:
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7-Up) OR ginger ale
- 2 tbsp grenadine syrup
- Ice cubes
For the Garnish:
- 4 maraschino cherries
- Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: Red and white sugar sprinkles
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Glasses
- Chill the glasses in the refrigerator for 15 minutes for a frosty effect.
- Optional: Dip the rims of the glasses in grenadine and roll them in red or white sugar sprinkles for a festive touch.
Step 2: Fill with Ice and Soda
- Add ice cubes to each glass.
- Pour 1/2 cup of lemon-lime soda (or ginger ale) into each glass, leaving room for grenadine and garnishes.
Step 3: Add the Grenadine
- Pour 1 tbsp of grenadine into each glass.
- Let the grenadine sink to the bottom for a layered effect, or gently stir for a uniform red color.
Step 4: Create the Santa’s Hat Garnish
- Add a swirl of whipped cream to each drink, creating the “trim” of Santa’s Hat.
- Skewer a maraschino cherry onto a cocktail pick and place it on top of the whipped cream.
- Optional: Sprinkle red sugar over the whipped cream for extra sparkle.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Add a festive straw or stir stick, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Pre-assemble garnishes (whipped cream and cherries) and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Customizations: Substitute grenadine with pomegranate or cranberry juice for a tangy twist.
- Storage: Store leftover grenadine and cherries in the fridge for future use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American / Holiday
Nutrition
- Calories: ~180
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g