Roy Rogers (Roy Rogers Mocktail) — Ad-Free Recipe, Ingredients First

This is the cola cousin of a Shirley Temple, and the same rule holds: pour the grenadine last and let it sink. Cola already brings its own acid and bitterness, so keep the grenadine to a bar spoon or it turns cloying.

The Ingredients — and where to get them

Cook for 1 servings

Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.

Cola

Cold and freshly cracked. A glass-bottle or cane-sugar cola has real bite; flat cola makes a sad drink.

toprecommended

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Grenadine

Real pomegranate grenadine. Cola is already sweet, so you want the grenadine to add fruit, not just more sugar.

2 tsprecommended

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Maraschino cherry

Stemmed cocktail cherries look the part. Save a little of the cherry syrup if you like it sweeter.

1recommended

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Ice

Fill it to the top so the cola stays cold and lively.

1 glassrecommended

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The Rundown

Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge

A light hand — your arteries say thanks.

EffortEasy

Cook it with

No-cook

The Method

BuildFill a tall glass with ice and top with cold cola.
SinkPour the grenadine slowly down the side so it settles at the bottom.
GarnishFinish with a cherry and a straw so it can be stirred to taste.

The Toolkit

Bar spoon · Jigger · Highball glass

Straight Answers

Can you make Roy Rogers (Roy Rogers Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze Roy Rogers (Roy Rogers Mocktail)? — Yes

Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.

Can you make Roy Rogers (Roy Rogers Mocktail) ahead of time? — Partly

The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.

Is Roy Rogers (Roy Rogers Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Roy Rogers (Roy Rogers Mocktail) vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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