Malibu Rum Shirley Temple Cocktail
A grown-up, tropical twist on the classic Shirley Temple—Malibu coconut rum, lemon-lime soda, ginger ale, and grenadine with maraschino cherry. Fizzy, sweet, light, and fun for any casual gathering!
Equipment
- Highball glass or tall cocktail glass
- Mixing spoon
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Ice cube tray
- Small knife and cutting board
- Cocktail picks
- Straw
Ingredients
- 2 oz Malibu rum
- 4 oz lemon-lime soda Sprite or similar
- 2 oz ginger ale or club soda
- 1 oz grenadine syrup
- 1 oz pomegranate juice or cherry juice optional, for more depth
- splash of orange juice or lemonade optional, for a citrus twist
- ice cubes
- maraschino cherries for garnish
- lime wedges or orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in Malibu rum using a jigger.
- Add lemon-lime soda and ginger ale (or club soda).
- Slowly pour in grenadine so it settles at the bottom for a classic layered look.
- Add pomegranate juice or cherry juice if using.
- Add a splash of orange juice or lemonade for a fruity twist (optional).
- Stir gently with a spoon to keep the fizz.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and a lime or orange wedge. Serve with a straw.