Gatorade-Inspired Shirley Temple

March 10, 2026

EBT-Friendly: 100% of ingredients

From Ashley McCrary

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A nostalgic, bubbly Shirley Temple reimagined as a hydrating electrolyte drink! Tart cherry or pomegranate juice combines with electrolyte-rich coconut water and gets topped with sparkling prebiotic soda for that classic fizzy, fruity flavor—completely natural and dye-free.

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Directions

  1. In a small bowl or glass, combine ¾ cup tart cherry juice OR pomegranate juice (unsweetened) and 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup. Stir until the sweetener is fully dissolved. Set aside.
  2. In a separate glass, combine 2½ cups coconut water, juice of ½ lime or lemon, and ¼–½ teaspoon salt. Stir until the salt is fully dissolved.
  3. Assemble: Fill a large glass with ice. Pour the sweetened cherry juice mixture into the glass.
  4. Slowly add the coconut electrolyte mix over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
  5. Finally, slowly top with ½ of a Shirley Temple Olipop or your favorite sparkling water for bubbles and that classic Shirley Temple fizz.
  6. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a lime wedge. Enjoy immediately!

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