Shirley Temple and Maraschino Cherries

By the far, the most sultry and fun fruit there is, is a maraschino cherry. A delicious preserved fruit so fun that it should be bagged and sold in the candy section. It’s the candy of fruits with its preservation in food coloring and sugar syrup, no wonder it’s used to adorn fancy drinks. Just this evening I ordered a Shirley Temple and while the grenadine enriched ginger ale I found quite scrumptious, it was the maraschino cherries I anticipated the most. Drinking it you’ll find that Shirley compliments the cherries. Once you pluck it into your mouth not only do you get the gratifying sweet taste of jubilation, but also a slight carbonation of bliss.

Yeah, the Shirley Temple/ Maraschino Cherry combo is a delightful trip down memory lane. I’m sure most of you haven’t had a Shirley Temple in a while, probably since you were a kid. Cause now we have ALCOHOL and who needs Shirley? Or Roy Rogers? (Coke with Grenadine.) They’re not going to get us drunk. I’m happy to say that for me I get about as much enjoyment from Shirley Temple than Jack Daniels. And who wants to get drunk anyway? I much prefer being freakishly happy than being a boozy dame. Because alcohol I find that I drink to alleviate, ignore, and, against my wishes, exacerbate problems.

Anyway, I’m happy. Moral of the story, drink a Shirley Temple. Because she’s not just a little brat, she’s a sweet little girl who wants her cherries popped.

See what I did there? Oh shush, you love it you filthy animal.