Date-Sweetened Shirley Temples (Edit recipe)

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We made the cutest homemade Shirley Temples with a naturally sweetened syrup made from Medjool Dates. No artificial dyes or refined sugars - just real ingredients and the prettiest nostalgic treat. Perfect for the kids and just as fun for a cozy at-home date night🥰

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

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INGREDIENTS

5

Serves: 2

Ingredients

0.333 cup Medjool Dates, Pitted
1 cup Water
1 cup Pomegranate Juice
1 tsp Lemon Juice
1 cup Lemon Lime Prebiotic Soda - Olipop, I use Olipop!

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Add dates + water to a small saucepan and simmer 10–12 minutes until soft.
Blend with pomegranate juice + lemon juice until smooth.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smooth syrup and chill.
To make the Shirley Temples:
Ice
1–2 tablespoons date syrup per glass
Lemon-lime soda or sparkling water
Bing or Maraschino cherries + lime or orange slices for garnish
Fill glasses with ice, add date syrup, and top with soda or sparkling water. Garnish with cherries and citrus and enjoy.
Optional: add a splash of vodka for a fun date-night version

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	201
Fat:	1 g
Carbohydrates:	53 g
Protein:	1 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	8 mg
Fiber:	6 g
Sugars:	28 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.