Shirley Temple with Boba
Trader Joe'sShirley Temple with Boba
Ingredients
- 3 cups Trader Joe's Brewed Ginger Beer, chilled
- 1/4 cup grenadine
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 cup quick cook boba tapioca pearls
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- as needed ice
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the boba according to package directions. Typically, this involves boiling water, adding the boba, and cooking for 5-7 minutes until soft and chewy. Drain and rinse with cold water.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the boba is cooking, prepare a simple syrup by combining granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the cooked boba to the simple syrup and let it soak for at least 5 minutes to sweeten. This can be done while you prepare the drinks.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
To assemble each Shirley Temple with Boba, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the sweetened boba into the bottom of a tall glass. Add ice.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour 3/4 cup of chilled Trader Joe's Brewed Ginger Beer into each glass.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Slowly pour 1 tablespoon of grenadine into each glass. It will sink to the bottom, creating a beautiful layered effect.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Garnish each drink with a few maraschino cherries. Serve immediately with a wide straw suitable for boba.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sShirley Temple with Boba
- 3 cups Trader Joe's Brewed Ginger Beer, chilled
- 1/4 cup grenadine
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 cup quick cook boba tapioca pearls
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- as needed ice
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the boba according to package directions. Typically, this involves boiling water, adding the boba, and cooking for 5-7 minutes until soft and chewy. Drain and rinse with cold water.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the boba is cooking, prepare a simple syrup by combining granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the cooked boba to the simple syrup and let it soak for at least 5 minutes to sweeten. This can be done while you prepare the drinks.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
To assemble each Shirley Temple with Boba, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the sweetened boba into the bottom of a tall glass. Add ice.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour 3/4 cup of chilled Trader Joe's Brewed Ginger Beer into each glass.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Slowly pour 1 tablespoon of grenadine into each glass. It will sink to the bottom, creating a beautiful layered effect.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Garnish each drink with a few maraschino cherries. Serve immediately with a wide straw suitable for boba.
⏱️ 1 min