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# Kid-Friendly Soda Cocktails
Main Event Entertainment Launched Three Shirley Temples with Leo Kelly

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-03-31 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirley-temples
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/king-approved-main-event-the-shirley-temple-king-team-up-to-introduce-first-ever-line-of-shirley-temples-301257930.html) & [maineventusa.net](http://www.maineventusa.net)

[Main Event Entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-over) collaborated with Leo [Kelly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proflex-technology), also known as The Shirley Temple King, to create a line of Shirley Temples that are now available across the nation. The beverage trio includes The Classic Shirley with a sugary blue rim and a well-balanced amount of cherries, ginger ale and Rose's grenadine.

Putting a twist on these [non-alcoholic soda cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-shirley-temple) loved by kids of all ages, the line also includes The Cotton Candy Shirley, topped with either blue or pink cotton candy, and The Floaty Shirley with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. All of the drinks come with a candy gummy cherry, unicorn candy bacon and three maraschino cherries.

As Leo Kelly's reviews have attracted the attention of hundreds of thousands of fans, kids of all ages can trust that they're getting the best take on the classic drink.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 53% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Kid-friendly Soda Cocktails:** Collaborating with popular social media figures to create unique and exciting kid-friendly drinks will increase revenue and appeal to a broader age range.
- **Non-alcoholic Beverage Innovation:** Introducing new flavors and fun twists on non-alcoholic cocktails can create a unique customer experience and attract younger demographics.
- **Influencer Marketing:** Partnering with social media influencers and content creators can increase brand recognition and attract a younger audience.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Entertainment:** Innovative non-alcoholic drinks can appeal to younger demographics at entertainment venues and increase overall revenue.
- **Food and Beverage:** Creating and marketing unique non-alcoholic drinks can increase foot traffic and create new revenue streams for restaurants and bars.
- **Social Media and Advertising:** Partnering with influencers and creating visually appealing beverages can increase online engagement and attract a younger audience.

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