Boylan Shirley Temple Review (Soda Tasting #145)

This is a seasonal release from Boylan Bottling Company, introduced in February of 2013. A Shirley Temple, also known as a kiddie cocktail, is a non-alcoholic cocktail that is often served to children, but enjoyed by people of all ages. It is traditionally made with a lemon-lime soda and grenadine. This is a ginger ale based Shirley Temple. Depending on who you ask, a Shirley Temple is made with ginger ale, or lemon-lime soda or both. Some differentiate a “kiddie […]

This is a seasonal release from Boylan Bottling Company, introduced in February of 2013. A Shirley Temple, also known as a kiddie cocktail, is a non-alcoholic cocktail that is often served to children, but enjoyed by people of all ages. It is traditionally made with a lemon-lime soda and grenadine. This is a ginger ale based Shirley Temple.

Depending on who you ask, a Shirley Temple is made with ginger ale, or lemon-lime soda or both. Some differentiate a “kiddie cocktail” from a Shirley Temple, saying that the former is with lemon-lime soda and the latter is with ginger ale. Many people use the terms interchangeably. My usage of the word “traditionally” here is meant similarly to “commonly.” The original formula of a Shirley Temple may have included ginger ale, but things change; these days, it is more common (in my experience) to see it made with lemon-lime soda. It is, in effect, a newer tradition. That said, this is an inclusive show is about the enjoyment of soda, not so much about making everyone enjoy it in the same way. However you enjoy a Shirley Temple, however you make it and whatever you call it, that’s awesome.

Check out kiddie cocktail fan D.A. Wallach of the band Chester French and their song “Drop,” which includes a mention of the drink (parental advisory).

Are you a Shirley Template fan? How does the Boylan version stand up? Please let me know in the comments.

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