How to make a Roy Rogers
A classic Roy Rogers is cola plus grenadine, which is basically the cousin of a Shirley Temple. This version takes a detour. Instead of cola, we use mainelove with Bubbles with grenadine, optional cherry juice, and a squeeze of lime. It will not taste exactly like the soda-fountain original, and that is intentional. You still get the cherry-forward nostalgia and bright red color, but the sparkling-water base makes the drink lighter, crisper, and much less syrupy.
A quick history of the mainelove Roy Rogers
The Roy Rogers mocktail was named after the American singing cowboy and actor and became a popular alcohol-free soda-fountain drink in the mid-20th century. The standard version uses cola and grenadine, usually with a maraschino cherry. This mainelove recipe borrows the visual and flavor cues rather than trying to recreate cola. Plain sparkling water gives the grenadine and cherry room to show up, while lime adds the acidity that cola would normally contribute through its own flavor system.
Ingredients you'll need to make mainelove Roy Rogers
● 1 ounce grenadine
● ½ ounce cherry juice, optional
● 4 ounces mainelove With Bubbles
● Lime wedge
● Maraschino cherry
● Ice
How to make mainelove Roy Rogers
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add the grenadine and optional cherry juice.
3. Top with mainelove With Bubbles.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Squeeze in a small lime wedge.
6. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
FAQs:
What does mainelove Roy Rogers taste like?
Refreshing! It is built around cherry, grenadine, lime, and our clean carbonation. The mainelove component keeps the drink refreshing and gives the finish a clean water-based lift.
Which mainelove water works best for mainelove Roy Rogers?
mainelove With Bubbles is the best fit for this recipe because its flavor and carbonation pair best with the other ingredients.
Can I make mainelove Roy Rogers less sweet?
Use less grenadine for a lighter drink, since the original Roy Rogers is usually much sweeter when made with cola.
What glass should I use for mainelove Roy Rogers?
A tall glass works best for the proportions in this recipe, but any similarly sized glass you already own will work. The important part is leaving enough room for ice and the sparkling-water finish.
Can I make mainelove Roy Rogers in advance?
This is one you want to make just before serving. You can prep the still ingredients ahead and keep them chilled, but add any sparkling mainelove water right before serving so the carbonation stays lively.
