Etymology

Shirley Temple

Today it means: A nonalcoholic cocktail traditionally made with ginger ale, grenadine syrup, and orange juice garnished with a maraschino cherry and slice of lemon. The ginger ale is commonly substituted with lemon-lime soft drink, and the orange juice is commonly left out. Full definition →

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The story

Named after Shirley Temple, famous child actress from the 1920s to 1940s. Compare German Schorle.

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