Description
Santa’s Hat Shirley Temple is a festive, non-alcoholic holiday drink perfect for all ages. Combining chilled lemon-lime soda, ginger ale, and sweet grenadine, this layered mocktail is garnished with whipped cream and a cherry or strawberry, creating a fun and visually appealing Santa’s hat effect. Ideal for holiday parties and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (chilled)
- ½ cup ginger ale (chilled)
- 2 tbsp grenadine
- Crushed ice or ice cubes
- Maraschino cherry
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Fresh strawberry or red sugar rim for “Santa’s hat” effect
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Fill a festive glass with crushed ice or ice cubes to keep the drink cold and refreshing.
- Mix the sodas: Pour the chilled lemon-lime soda and ginger ale into the glass over the ice.
- Add grenadine: Slowly drizzle in the grenadine syrup so it settles at the bottom, creating a beautiful layered effect resembling a Santa hat.
- Optional rim decoration: For a red sugar rim, dip the glass rim into lemon juice then into red sanding sugar to add extra festive flair.
- Top and garnish: Add a swirl of whipped cream on top of the drink to mimic the fluffy part of Santa’s hat. Finish by placing a maraschino cherry or halved strawberry on top.
- Serve: Present immediately with a fun straw for a delightful holiday treat.
Notes
- Use holiday-themed cups or garnish with mini candy canes to enhance the festive look.
- For a lighter version, substitute sparkling water in place of lemon-lime soda and ginger ale.
