While we still love our classic cocktails (like the obsessive kind of love), we can’t help getting excited about the mocktail and low-alcohol trend that’s flared up across the globe. A lot of people are getting in on the mocktail action, with loads of zero-alcohol and low-ABV options popping up on menus worldwide. So, what is a mocktail? And do mocktails have alcohol? Well for those of you who don’t know, mocktails are non-alcoholic drinks that are ordered and enjoyed by millions of Gen-Zers across the world. In fact, this massive drinks trend has created an exciting canvas of flavors and everyone wants to play. In case you haven’t heard, mocktails are no longer boring. Their vintage cola flavored drink makes a yummy, less sweet Roy Rogers!Ĭan I Add Alcohol? I don’t drink, but some folks like to add a splash of bourbon, whiskey, or vodka for a boozy Roy Rogers or “dirty Roy Rogers.Remember the days when it was totally acceptable to ‘eyeroll’ friends who ordered mood-spoiling non-alcoholic drinks? At bars of all places! Well, those days are gone and we find ourselves in a completely different social setting. Lately, we’ve been loving probiotic soda alternatives, like Olipop. Other than our lower sugar version in the recipe card, the easiest variations on a Roy Rogers are to mix up the kind of cola you use! Feel free to make it with cherry Coke/cherry cola, vanilla Coke, etc.Ĭut The Sugar With Probiotic Cola. It has great flavor! I live in the southwest, so it might be easier for me to find, but I can find it at several local stores (including Walmart and Kroger)! Try Mexican Coke! We’re big fans of Mexicoke or Mexican Coke, which is sweetened with real cane sugar instead of corn syrup or high fructose corn syrup. Why Is It Called Roy Rogers? The Roy Rogers drink was named after famous American actor and singer Roy Rogers, known as “the king of cowboys” and famous for acting in Westerns and singing songs like “Happy Trails.” While there isn’t as much lore around his drink as there is for the Shirley Temple mocktail, rumor has it that this drink was named for Rogers because he didn’t drink alcohol. It only takes a second, but it makes a big difference! FAQ + Tips And Tricks For The BEst Roy Rogers Drink MAKE SURE TO STIR! Don’t skip the quick stir or all the grenadine will sink to the bottom and make for a super sweet first sip and an unbalanced drink later. Top Off The Drink With Club Soda & Gently Stir.Garnish the drink with maraschino cherries, lemon or lime wedge, or fresh mint.(shrugs shoulders) How To Make A Roy Rogers Mocktail, Step By Step For A Classic Roy Rogers (The original thought was that Shirley Temple was the “girl version” and Roy Rogers was the “boy version” of the same mocktail. They’re both grenadine mocktails, so they’re very similar, but a Shirley Temple typically uses ginger ale or lemon lime soda, while a Roy Rogers uses Coke/cola. What’s The Difference Between A Roy Rogers And A Shirley Temple? While a classic Roy Rogers is just straight cola and grenadine, I love to add some extra fizz and cut the sweetness with a splash of club soda or soda water. If it’s not an ice cold mocktail, I don’t want it! It adds a nice touch of color! If you like, you can also add a small squeeze of lemon or lime juice (which I love), to break up the sweetness. Then, you’ll typically finish the drink with maraschino cherries. Most store-bought grenadine doesn’t contain any actual pomegranate juice and has an overly artificial sweet taste, so we love to use 3-ingredient homemade grenadine that’s inexpensive, easy and only takes a few minutes to put together. While most people think of grenadine syrup as cherry syrup (thanks to its bright red color), it’s actually made from pomegranate! This pomegranate syrup is a classic in mocktails like a Roy Rogers, Sweet Sunrise, or Shirley Temple. Choose one you’d be happy to drink plain, since the flavor will be the star of the show. (We’ve even made them with probiotic cola!) You can also go with RC Cola or Pepsi. Most Roy Rogers drinks are made with Coke/Coca Cola, but other brands of cola soda can work, too! Feel free to use diet Coke, Mexican Coke (made with cane sugar), or even caffeine-free Coke. Here’s what we put in our Roy Rogers mocktail recipe: It’s VERY sweet, but we use a few tricks to make it more grown-up friendly. So, what exactly are the ingredients in a Roy Rogers? Well, this non-alcoholic drink (or “mocktail”) is usually made with cola and grenadine.
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