This easy 1-minute Roy Rogers Drink recipe is an easy mocktail recipe and will become one of your favorite drinks. Named after the famous actor Roy Rogers, this drink will have your guests begging for more.
I love planning parties and making treats to go on theme for said parties. I especially love making a great mocktail. Making a fun drink for a party is a great way to get creative and expand your party’s menu.
When it comes to throwing parties, I tend to go all out. To keep party planning easy is to have the food and drinks act as decorations. So, when you have a drink that matches the party’s theme, it can count as decoration!
Mocktails have become one of my favorite things to make lately. I am all about an easy mocktail that requires simple ingredients. Life is too busy to be making complicated recipes.
I have found that relaxing non-alcoholic drinks really are a great way to wind down at the end of a busy day. For example, our blue lagoon mocktail and piña colada mocktail are fun relaxing drinks that make you feel like you’re sitting by the pool.
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This Roy Rogers mocktail is another drink you can add to the relaxing drink list you should try. A Roy Rogers is a non-alcoholic drink named after the cowboy actor Roy Rogers, also known as the “King of the Cowboys.”
The tasty drink comprises of cola, like coca cola, and a splash of grenadine. You will usually see this drink topped with maraschino cherries, like a Shirley Temple drink. It is a famous mocktail, typically for those who don’t drink or kids.
Why you should make this drink
- It makes the perfect kiddie cocktail
- The drink is named after a famous American actor
- It is refreshing drink with a sweet flavor
- Making new recipes is always fun!
Ingredients needed
- Grenadine syrup – Syrup is a very important ingredient when it comes to any drink, but especially non-alcoholic drinks. It gives the drink its tasty flavor, for example, in this drink the sweet grenadine syrup adds a fruity taste to the beverage.
- Cola soda – Cola is the main ingredient in this non-alcoholic mixed drink. You could go for any type of cola (like diet cola, cherry cola, or even an organic cola). It is all about your personal preference.
- Ice – Ice is what makes a drink in my opinion. If a drink isn’t cold (and if you don’t use the “good” ice) the drink isn’t as good. I really like pebble ice.
- Maraschino cherries – I don’t know about you, but I love putting a maraschino cherry or two in a drink. It makes it feel fancier! Plus they taste good.
- Non-alcoholic rum (optional) – Now this completely optional. I think adding some non-alcoholic rum to this classic mocktail takes this tasty drink to the next level. The sweet flavor really enhances the cola taste.
How to make this Roy Rogers Drink
Fill the cup with ice and top with syrup
First, you are going to need a 16-ounce cup. A tall glass cup like a highball glass will do the job.
Once your cup is picked out, fill it with ice cubes. If you want to use 0.0 rum, add it to the glass during this step.
Add cola and grenadine
Here you are going to add your cola to the glass as well as grenadine. You only need 8 ounces of cola.
A typical soda can is 12 ounces, so you will need to use a little less to make your non-alcoholic drink. You can always pour the correct amount and finish the rest yourself.
Add the final touch
The final touch to this classic Roy Rogers drink is adding maraschino cherries on top. I recommend adding two.
You don’t have to add the cherries if you don’t want to, but traditionally, maraschino cherries top off a Roy Rogers. I think the cherries make the drink pretty!
Tips for recipe success
- Get good ice – I truthfully think ice makes a drink even better. Maybe it’s just in my mind, but pebble ice makes a drink much better.
- Serve in the summer – Ok, you can (and should) serve these drinks anytime, but I especially think they are great to have on a hot summer day.
- Use fun glasses – Drinks are a lot more fun (and aesthetically pleasing) when you use pretty glasses!
FAQ
What’s the difference between a Roy Rogers and Shirley Temple?
They are very similar and have almost the same ingredients. The main difference is that a Roy Rogers has a cola base, whereas a Shirley temple uses lemon-lime soda instead.
Can you order a Roy Rogers at a bar?
Yup. Mocktails are actually becoming more popular at bars, so you will find more and more mocktails while you are out. A Roy Rogers is fairly popular, though, so you should be safe to order one at any bar.
Can you get drunk off of mocktails?
Nope! Mocktails do not contain any alcohol, making it safe for those who cannot or do not drink alcohol to consume.
Ways to enjoy
This Roy Rogers recipe is perfect for Super Bowl Sunday. If you are hosting for the Super Bowl, you should definitely make this mocktail and check out our Gluten Free Super Bowl Snacks.
You should also try out our Super Bowl Charcuterie Board or any other of our charcuterie boards. They are a super easy way to have snacks for everyone to enjoy and they are super easy to make.
If you like this tasty mocktail, you should try our 15+ Fruity Mocktail Recipes, like our strawberry mojito mocktail, lemon mocktail, and fresh raspberry mocktail. I know you will love them.
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Roy Rogers Drink
Ingredients
- 3/4 ounce Grenadine Syrup
- 8 ounces Cola Soda
- Ice
- 2 Maraschino Cherries
- 1 ounce 0.0 Non-Alcoholic Rum (optional)
Instructions
- Fill the your 16 ounce cup up with ice (if using 0.0 rum, add it in this step as well)
- Add 8 ounces of cola and grenadine syrup and stir gently until combined
- Finish with 2 maraschino cherries
Notes
Tips for recipe success
- Get good ice – I truthfully think ice makes a drink even better. Maybe it’s just in my mind, but pebble ice makes a drink much better.
- Serve in the summer – Ok, you can (and should) serve these drinks anytime, but I especially think they are great to have on a hot summer day.
- Use fun glasses – Drinks are a lot more fun (and aesthetically pleasing) when you use pretty glasses!
Peter says
I am so tired of ordering water at the bar, so thank you for sharing this recipe!!! Now I have a safe drink to order when I’m out, but I also have an easy drink I can make at home. I always get overwhelmed with mocktail recipes because they seem complicated, but I can handle this one!