7UP confirms Shirley Temple flavor in cans, bottles ‘coming soon’

A carbonated soft drink inspired by the classic cocktail is expected to hit shelves next month.

Rumors about a potential release of the Shirley Temple 7UP flavor have been circulating online for the past few days following social media posts from food influencers and reports from various stores, including Delish, about the new drink.

Most people were immediately excited to learn about the new rumored drink and expressed their enthusiasm in the comments.

“Yass! Although I’ve been calling Cherry 7up Shirley Temple for decades,” wrote one user.

7UP confirmed the news a few days later in a statement to USA TODAY that “our favorite nostalgic cocktail will be available in a convenient, ready-to-drink version, just in time for the holidays.” The statement also explains that 7UP Shirley Temple will be available at retailers nationwide for a limited time only.

“We are excited to confirm that 7UP® Shirley Temple is on the way,” according to a statement from Andrew Springate, chief marketing officer at Keurig Dr. Pepper. “A festive addition to the holiday season, 7UP® Shirley Temple is a refreshing twist on a beloved classic with vibrant flavors of pomegranate and cherry and a hint of citrus in every sip.”

7UP Shirley Temple is a limited-time offer while supplies last

The 7UP Shirley Temple version, a classic mocktail with soda, grenadine syrup, lime juice and maraschino cherries, will be available for purchase in 12-pack or 2-liter bottles. Zero-sugar options will also be available for sale.

According to 7UP, the mocktail-inspired drink will be available for sale from October 15, 2024 to December 31, 2024.

“Delicious on its own and a perfect addition to your holiday drinks offering, 7UP Shirley Temple is sure to be a crowd-pleaser,” the statement read. “And interestingly, 7UP Shirley Temple is inspired by the #1 drink recipe on 7UP.com, reinforcing its status as a beloved classic among 7UP fans.”

The internet is full of rumors about the release of Shirley Temple 7UP

People are excited to try 7UP Shirley Temple and are sharing their reactions on social media about the widely anticipated release.

Here’s what people are saying about 7UP Shirley Temple online:

This story has been updated to fix a typo.