Description
Santa’s Hat Shirley Temple cocktail brings festive cheer with its whimsical red and white layers. Creamy grenadine and sparkling soda create a holiday-inspired mocktail perfect for celebrating Christmas spirit with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120ml) lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7Up)
- ½ cup (120ml) grenadine
- 1 maraschino cherry
Garnish and Decoration:
- Whipped cream
- Red sugar or sprinkles (optional)
Support Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Create a festive rim by dipping the glass edge into grenadine, then roll in vibrant red sugar or holiday sprinkles for a decorative touch.
- Generously fill the glass with crisp ice cubes, allowing maximum chilling potential.
- Pour the rich, ruby-red grenadine slowly into the prepared glass, creating a vivid base layer.
- Cascade the effervescent lemon-lime soda over the grenadine, gently swirling to blend the colorful liquid without disrupting the sparkling carbonation.
- Select a plump maraschino cherry and position it artfully at the glass rim.
- Crown the cherry with a pillowy cloud of whipped cream, sculpting it into a whimsical santa hat shape that mimics the classic holiday silhouette.
- Insert a festive striped or holiday-themed straw to complete the playful presentation.
- Serve immediately to preserve the drink’s optimal temperature and vibrant layered appearance, inviting guests to enjoy this cheerful seasonal beverage.
Notes
- Rim the glass with vibrant red sugar for a festive touch that adds extra holiday cheer and creates a stunning visual presentation.
- Use chilled ingredients to keep the drink refreshingly cool and maintain the perfect temperature throughout serving.
- Choose maraschino cherries with bright red color and plump texture to create the most adorable Santa hat garnish that looks picture-perfect.
- For a kid-friendly version, ensure all ingredients are non-alcoholic and opt for fresh cherry juice or additional grenadine to enhance the sweet flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 53g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg