Roy Rogers Drink Recipe
Written by Try this Roy Rogers recipe for a quick and tasty drink! Mix cola and Grenadine, add a cherry, and you're ready.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 163
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cola
- 1 oz grenadine
- Ice cubes
- Maraschino cherry - for garnish, optional
- Lemon or orange slice - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Grenadine: Pour 1 oz grenadine over the ice.
- Add Cola: Measure and pour 1 cup Cola into the glass.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Garnish: Drop a maraschino cherry or a slice of lemon or orange into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Cola: Root beer makes a decent substitute if you don't have cola. I've tried it, and it adds a unique twist to the drink.
- Grenadine: No grenadine? You can make a homemade version by reducing pomegranate juice with some sugar. It won't be the same but it'll do in a pinch.
Making a Pitcher of Roy Rogers:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 cups of cola and 8 oz of Grenadine.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the cola and Grenadine. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, garnish with a maraschino cherry and a slice of lemon or orange, and serve immediately.
Making it Vegan:
- Maraschino Cherry: Traditional maraschino cherries often use non-vegan coloring or preservatives. Opt for vegan-certified maraschino cherries.
- Cola: Most mainstream colas are vegan, but checking the label for animal-derived ingredients is always good.