Dry January iconic mocktail ‘Shirley Temple’ has a fascinating history [Video]

The Shirley Temple has been an alcohol-free favorite for nearly a century. 

It’s been called the “original mocktail,” but its actual history – and ingredients – are up for debate. 

“Beverage history is always murky,” Jennifer Brian, co-founder and owner of the craft cocktail company Make & Muddle and self-proclaimed “cocktail evangelist,” told Fox News Digital. “Any time alcohol is involved, origin stories are frequently at least two parts lore to one part truth.” 

SHELF-STABLE FOOD ITEMS COULD BE YOUR BEST VACATION SOUVENIR

The Shirley Temple, though it does not contain alcohol, “is no exception,” said Brian, who is based in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Legend has it that “the Shirley Temple beverage was created and named after the child actress in the 1930s when she complained that her parents were sipping their own cocktails at dinner, but she didn’t have anything fun to sip,” said Brian. 

The exact origin of the beverage, however, is somewhat disputed, with several iconic restaurants taking credit. 

“Chasen’s in …