7Up is digging into our nostalgia vaults and shaking things up with the announcement of a Shirley Temple flavor—yes, you heard that right! This limited edition drink is set to hit shelves on October 15, and it’s a unique pomegranate-cherry twist on the classic mocktail we all cherished as kids. Remember cracking open a bottle of soda, imagining you were at a fancy restaurant, complete with a maraschino cherry on top? Well, get ready because it’s coming back, but you’ll have to act fast if you want to get your fizz fix before it disappears by the end of 2024.
For those who need a refresher, the traditional Shirley Temple is all about that lemon-lime soda and grenadine syrup, but 7Up is offering a slightly healthier update here with its new flavor. Some fans are scratching their heads over this change, but let’s be honest, if grenadine is made from pomegranate, wouldn’t it make sense to just skip the synthetic stuff? I mean, who doesn’t want a more natural approach to sugary drinks? Let’s just hope they don’t forget the cherry!
You’ll find this bubbly treat at Target and Walmart, but don’t sit around too long! This special release is expected to fly off the shelves faster than kids at a snow day announcement. So mark your calendars, because this nostalgic sip is just waiting for someone to rediscover it—ideally before hitting the New Year’s party circuit and saying goodbye for good!
In a world filled with constant upheavals, the reemergence of the Shirley Temple flavor might just be the sweet escape we need. Just remember to channel your inner child when you pop that can open. Or, you know, just enjoy it while bemoaning how cereal is now deemed a ‘breakfast’ item we can’t have as adults.
Cheers to childhood and the fizzy fountain of youth!
Mike “Sandman” Sanders
@7up Sure, it’s only for a limited time, but that’s a million times better than not available anywhere ever.
