A Roy Rogers drink is a non-alcoholic mixed drink made with cola and grenadine syrup, and traditionally garnished with a maraschino cherry). The drink originated in the 1940s and is named after American actor and singer Roy Rogers, who was popular at the time. It was likely named after Rogers because he did not drink alcohol). The Roy Rogers is similar to other non-alcoholic beverages, specifically the Shirley Temple, which follows a similar recipe but uses ginger ale and/or lemon-lime soda instead of cola). The drink is easy to make and can be mixed by the cup or by the pitcher. It is a refreshing beverage with a smooth, cool flavor that tastes like cola with a hint of sweet cherry. The Roy Rogers drink is a classic soda shop drink that has become an iconic mocktail to order when you want a fun drink that doesn’t contain alcohol.