Blended and frozen cocktails are my jam this summer, and this adult Shirley Temple just might be my new go-to. When I was a kid, I used to always order a Shirley Temple when my parents took me to a restaurant. I don't know, it made me feel grown up a little. Now, this adult shirley temple cocktail is making me feel just like a kid again.

Full. Circle.

Did you know there was actually an actress named Shirley Temple? Yep! But get this, she hated this classic drink and didn't like that it was named after her.

We recently decided to host a small "porch party" for  our neighbors. It's been so hot here that I knew a blended cocktail would be the perfect option!

We asked guests to bring an appetizer to share. Folks stopped by for a bit, while others sat and stayed a while. Everyone seemed pleased to try this cocktail since it was a relief from the heat.

I can't get over how delicious this adult Shirley Temple was (our neighbors loved them too)!

How Upgraded The Classic to An Adult Shirley Temple

I went to the grocery store and picked up all of the classic ingredients (7UP®, Grenadine, and cherries) but I turned it into a blended cocktail by mixing it with a few frozen dark cherries and ice in a blender.

The dark cherries gave the drink a deeper depth of flavor which just made it perfect for an adult crowd. The 7UP gave the drink that familiar crisp and refreshing taste that Shirley Temples have.

Ingredients for This Shirley Temple Cocktail Recipe

You only need a few ingredients to make this cocktail. See the full recipe with measurements at the end of this post.

• Vodka
• 7UP
• Grenadine
• Frozen dark cherries
• Maraschino cherries
• Lime
• Ice

Of course, the garnishes are an important factor. I added a couple lime slices and some maraschino cherries (just like I had when I was a kid). There's just something nostalgic about this Shirley Temple cocktail recipe that makes it taste extra great. Who knows, maybe I'll be ordering an adult Shirley Temple when I go out to eat from now on!

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