Roy Rogers Mocktail

Roy Rogers Drink is an easy, popular non-alcoholic mocktail recipe that’s made with Coke and grenadine and named after the famous singer and actor. A fun crowd-pleasing drink to sip on that’s easy to make!

 

Roy Rogers Drink: A Mocktail That Everyone Loves

Ease into the weekend with this Roy Rogers Drink! The most delicious mix of Cola and grenadine that’s topped with maraschino cherries! Did you know that Coke actually has a salty flavor? That’s why even those who don’t generally like it (me) love Roy Rogers!

The mix of sweet and salty is a drink combo that’s hard to come by, but our taste buds love it! This mocktail recipe is so easy to whip up using just 3 ingredients in only 2 minutes or less!

Where Did The Roy Rogers Drink Come From?

Roy Rogers was a famous singer and actor in the mid 20th century and is also known as the “King of the Cowboys.”

He was in over 100 movies, primarily Western films, and was also the start of The Roy Rogers Show which aired on NBC for six seasons in the 1950s. And while his roles didn’t earn him an Oscar, it did get a drink named after him.

But in all actuality, no one really knows how this mocktail came to be known as the Roy Rogers. Roy Rogers himself didn’t drink alcohol. Therefore, it’s quite possible a bartender in old Hollywood made them for him on the regular. But it’s never been confirmed.

Ingredients For This Roy Rogers Drink

A Roy Rogers Drink has to be one of the simplest mocktails out there! To make one drink all you need is grenadine, Coke, and maraschino cherries.

For additional flavor, I recommend making my homemade Grenadine Syrup Recipe that’s made with only 3 simple ingredients yet yields 3 cups of delicious syrup.

Roy Rogers Drink Variations

• Roy Rogers Float -Turn this Roy Rogers Drink into a delicious float by topping it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
• Spiked Roy Rogers Drink – For an alcoholic take on this drink just simply spike it with a shot of vodka. For additional flavor, try using lime vodka!
• Diet Coke – If you prefer, this drink can be made with Diet Coke instead of regular Cocoa Cola.
• Soda Swap – Mocktail lovers on TikTok swap out Coke for Olipop Vintage Cola.
• Add Citrus – Squeeze half a lemon or lime into your Roy Rogers Drink for a kick of citrus flavor!

How To Make Roy Rogers Drink

1. Fill a highball glass 3/4 of the way with ice.
2. Pour grenadine syrup over the ice cubes, followed by the Coke.
3. Garnish with a cherry and serve with a straw.

How To Serve Roy Rogers Drink

Roy Rogers Drinks are the perfect mocktails for holidays, get-togethers with friends, or to sip on as a little treat at home. Friends and family will love a fancy drink while you enjoy the simplicity of an easy-to-make drink that impresses!

• This drink is best served ice cold! Therefore, make sure to use lots of ice and chill the soda beforehand.
• For the ultimate chilled experience, feel free to pop your glasses in the freezer before assembling your mocktail.
• Garnish your Roy Rogers Drink with fresh cherries or maraschino cherries!
• If you add a squeeze of citrus to your Roy Rogers then be sure to add a lemon or lime wedge as garnish as well!

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• Best Ever Raspberry Lime Rickey – A sweet yet tart refreshing cocktail!
• 4-Ingredient Mocktail Three Ways – An easy recipe that can be customized with your favorite soda!
• Cranberry Cooler – Feel festive this holiday season with this easy-to-make mocktail!
• Easy Party Punch – Made with 3 easy ingredients and then topped with orange sherbet!

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