Roy Rogers drink is an easy-to-make and traditional mocktail made with Coca-Cola, grenadine syrup, and lemon juice. It’s typically garnished with maraschino cherries.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: With only a few simple ingredients, you can make a refreshing and loveable that everyone will enjoy!
- Non-alcoholic: The Roy Rogers mocktail is a perfect option for those who prefer not to drink alcohol.
- Simple ingredients: The recipe for Roy Rogers drink is relatively simple to make. You can make it with simple everyday ingredients. Just mix, stir, and sip!
How to Make Roy Rogers Drink
Roy Rogers drink is nothing more than cola and grenadine syrup. To balance out the sweetness I usually go for adding a splash of lemon juice and a little club soda or sparkling water.
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the grenadine syrup over the ice.
- Top with cola and stir to mix.
- To balance out the sweetness you can add a splash of lemon juice and a little sparkling water.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and lemon slice. Make sure to stir your drink to get all of the flavors mixed in together.
Expert Tips
- Garnishes can add a touch of elegance, visual appeal, and a burst of additional flavor to the drinks. So don’t forget garnishes such as maraschino cherries and lemon or lime slices.
- The key to a perfect Roy Rogers drink is the ratio. Add 1/2 ounce of grenadine syrup to 6 ounces of Coca-Cola. Adjust the sweetness to your taste preferences.
- You can add a splash of sparkling water or club soda to cut the sweetness.
- Make sure to stir your drink to get all of the flavors mixed in together.
Variations
- Shirley Temple: Instead of using cola, pour ginger ale or lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7-Up) over the grenadine syrup to turn it into a classic Shirley Temple drink.
- Raspberry Roy: Substitute grenadine with raspberry syrup for a fruity twist on the traditional recipe.
- Dirty Roy: The classic Roy Rogers drink is non-alcoholic but it can easily be adjusted into an alcoholic adult cocktail by adding a splash of bourbon.
FAQs
What Is the Flavor of Grenadine?
Grenadine is a sweet syrup made with pomegranate juice and sugar, used as a flavoring in drinks and cocktails.
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Ingredients
- ½ ounce grenadine syrup
- 6-8 ounce (Coca Cola or Pepsi Cola)
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Maraschino cherries, to garnish
- Lemon slices, to garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Pour the grenadine syrup over the ice.
Step 2
Top with cola and stir to mix. To balance out the sweetness you can add a splash of lemon juice and a little sparkling water.
Step 3
Garnish with a maraschino cherry and lemon slice. Make sure to stir your drink to get all of the flavors mixed in together.
