Gluten-Free Shirley Temple
Grenadine, fresh lime juice and chilled ginger ale or lemon-lime soda come together in this fizzy, sweet-tart Shirley Temple. Garnished with a maraschino cherry and a lime wedge, it's a classic non-alcoholic drink for any occasion.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 10 minutes (5 min prep, 5 min cook). It uses 6 ingredients — including grenadine syrup, lime juice, ginger ale or lemon-lime soda — and walks through 4 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Shirley Temple: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, exercise caution with maraschino cherries and ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, as these can sometimes be processed in facilities that handle gluten. Always check for a gluten-free label to prevent cross-contamination. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Shirley Temple: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains. Always ensure your ginger ale or lemon-lime soda is gluten-free, as some brands may contain additives.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Zest the lemon before juicing — it's nearly impossible to zest after the lemon is squeezed.
- Ground ginger is more concentrated than fresh (use 1/4 tsp ground per 1 tsp fresh).
- Add leafy greens like spinach or kale — you won't taste them, but they add nutrients.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Shirley Temple take?
Gluten-Free Shirley Temple takes about 10 minutes: 5 minutes to prep and 5 minutes to cook, for 2 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Shirley Temple with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Shirley Temple?
Check grenadine syrup, lime juice, freshly squeezed, ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, chilled before they go into Gluten-Free Shirley Temple. Exercise caution with maraschino cherries and ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, as these can sometimes be processed in facilities that handle gluten. Always check for a gluten-free label to prevent cross-contamination. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
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