Bright, bubbly, and delicious, the classic Shirley Temple carries a sweet nostalgia. It’s also actually really, really sweet. While a strong sugary taste coupled with a fancy drink is naturally captivating in childhood, by adulthood it tends to feel like overload. Good news, with just a few simple, clean ingredients you can enjoy that cheery cherry allure free from refined sugar or any processed junk. Better yet, with our ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Hibiscus tea, you can add in some lovely wellness benefits, too.

A brief history of the Shirley Temple

Although unconfirmed, the most popular story of the Shirley Temple’s origin is that it was created by a Beverly Hills bartender who wanted to offer its namesake a fun, beautiful beverage the young actress would enjoy. Regardless of the true beginnings, cherry flavor and tantalizing red color are key. In place of the traditional grenadine syrup, we use antioxidant and nutrient-rich tart cherry juice. Not only does unsweetened, tart cherry juice infuse a visually appealing, deep red color, it’s associated with numerous health benefits, including decreased muscle soreness, improved sleep quality, and more. 

Your Cherry Mocktail

Lightly floral in flavor, our ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Hibiscus tea melds marvelously with cherry flavor. Crafted with organic whole herbs and botanicals, the naturally caffeine-free blend further enhances the tantalizing color while offering the stress-relieving potency of “Queen of Herbs” Tulsi. Topped with sparkling water and a garnish of lime, the results are tangy with delicately sweet notes. We think this hits a perfect balance, but feel free to stir in a little maple syrup to taste, or swap in a ginger kombucha or light ginger ale—such as stevia-sweetened—in place of the sparkling water. However you choose to prepare, accept the invitation to take a moment for delight!

Cherry Hibiscus Mocktail/ Shirley Temple for Grown-Ups

Per 1 Mocktail

Ingredients

• ¾ Cup ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Hibiscus Tea, brewed and chilled (2 ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Hibiscus Tea bags)
• ¼ Cup tart cherry juice
• ½ Cup sparkling water, more to taste
• To serve: Ice, mint sprigs, lemon or lime slices or wedges, 1 or 2 fresh cherries, whole with stems or pitted and halved

Method

1. Prior to making, steep 2 ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Hibiscus tea bags in ¾ Cup boiled water for 5 to 10 minutes and chill.
2. When ready to prepare and serve, fill a glass (approximately16-ounce) with ice.
3. Add 1/4 cup tart cherry juice and the ¾ cup brewed, chilled tea.
4. Top with sparkling water.
5. Garnish with cherries and lime.
6. Enjoy the nostalgia, healthfully.

Love this stress relieving sipper? Try our Perfect Tulsi Iced Breakfast Tea.