Description
This festive Santa’s Hat Shirley Temple is a cheerful and refreshing non-alcoholic holiday drink, combining fizzy soda, tart cranberry juice, and sweet grenadine. Topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, it perfectly resembles Santa’s iconic hat, making it a delightful treat for all ages during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Drink Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Sprite, 7-Up, or ginger ale
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
- 1 oz grenadine
- Crushed ice
Toppings
- Whipped cream (to represent Santa’s fluffy hat)
- 1 maraschino cherry (for the pom-pom)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Fill a glass with crushed ice to keep the drink chilled and refreshing, setting the stage for the perfect festive cocktail.
- Mix the Base: Pour the Sprite (or your chosen soda), cranberry juice, and grenadine over the ice. Adjust the amount of grenadine according to your taste preferences to achieve the ideal sweetness.
- Create Santa’s Hat: Top the drink with a generous swirl of whipped cream, mimicking the fluffy texture and appearance of Santa’s hat.
- Add the Pom-Pom: Place a maraschino cherry right on top of the whipped cream to complete the Santa hat look, adding both color and a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Use crushed ice to ensure the drink stays cool and refreshing longer.
- Feel free to substitute the soda with your favorite lemon-lime or ginger ale brand.
- To make it vegan, use dairy-free whipped cream alternatives.
- Adjust the grenadine quantity to control the sweetness level of the drink.
- Perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or as a fun festive treat for kids.
