Julie Clark
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Roy Rogers Drink
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Learn how to make a Roy Rogers drink…an easy recipe with just 3 ingredients. This summer drink with cherries and cola will take you back!
Mocktails are family-friendly, non-alcoholic drinks and they are perfect for summertime. We shared how to make a Shirley Temple and strawberry punch earlier this week, and today we’re showing you how to make a Roy Rogers drink recipe.
It’s a refreshing beverage with sweet grenadine syrup is reminiscent of cherry cola. Load your glass with ice, maraschino cherries and these two simple ingredients.
About this Classic Roy Rogers Drink:
- Flavor: This is a smooth, cool drink with a simple flavor. You’ll taste cola with a hint of sweet cherry. Think cherry coke! Kids love the color, too!
- Method: This is a quick drink that can mix by the cup or by the pitcher. Mix right before serving so it doesn’t lose its carbonation. It doesn’t have a bright red color, but
Where did the Roy Rogers drink originate from?
This classic mocktail is the little boy version of the Shirley Temple and has the name of the famous cowboy actor and singer, Roy Rogers. He was known as King of the Cowboys!
It’s a non-alcoholic mocktail and it is rumored that Roy Rogers did not drink alcohol, which may be why his name was chosen to represent this.
What is Roy Rogers made with?
You’ll need 3 ingredients:
- coca-cola
- grenadine syrup
- maraschino cherries to garnish
What is grenadine syrup?
Grenadine syrup is a popular addition to many cocktails and mocktails (such as our sunrise mocktail recipe), known by its deep red color. It was originally made from pomegranates, whose french name is grenade, which is how the syrup got its name.
Today many grenadine syrups are made with artificial flavors, but you can buy or make your own with natural pomegranate juice.
Because this drink has maraschino cherries in it, you may think that grenadine syrup is made from cherries, but it is not.
I buy Rose’s grenadine syrup, but you can make your own at home.
How to Make a Roy Rogers Drink
It’s easy to make one drink at at time following this guideline: 1 ounce of grenadine syrup to 8 ounces of cola. You can adjust it to have more syrup if you’d like, but this is a good place to start.
- Fill a 12 ounce glass with ice cubes. I like heavy mugs, but a highball glass will work for a fancier look.
- Add 8 ounces of cola.
- Pour in 1 ounce of grenadine syrup over top.
- Stir to mix, then add maraschino cherries as desired.
Variations
- Love mocktails? Try our Shirley Temple, made with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale.
- You can also make a variation with vodka, whiskey or bourbon if you’d like.
- Use diet soda to lessen the sweetness and save calories.
Roy Rogers Drink Recipe
Learn how to make a Roy Rogers drink…an easy recipe with just 3 ingredients. This summer drink with cherries and cola will take you back!
Servings 1
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cola
- 1 ounce grenadine syrup
- ice cubes
- maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Fill a 12 ounce glass with ice cubes.
- Add 8 ounces of cola.
- Pour in 1 ounce of grenadine syrup over top.
- Stir to mix, then add maraschino cherries as desired.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are for one drink. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 34g | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg
