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Grenadine

Syrup · GREN-uh-deen

Grenadine is a sweet, red syrup that takes its colour and fruit flavour from pomegranate, used for colour and sweetness in cocktails such as the tequila sunrise.

Also called: Grenadine syrup

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Substitutes for Grenadine

SubstituteRatioNoteZero-proof
Pomegranate juice1:1Pure, tart pomegranate flavour. Add a little simple syrup to match the sweetness.
Raspberry syrup1:1Sweet and red, with a berry note in place of the pomegranate.
Cherry syrup1:1Deep red and sweet, with a cherry note instead of pomegranate.

How to make Grenadine

Ratio 1:1 pomegranate juice to sugar by weight · About 700 ml

Ingredients

1 serving
  • 16.91 ozPomegranate juice
  • 500 gGranulated sugar
  • 1 tspOrange blossom water (Optional)

Equipment

Step by step instructions

  1. Pour the pomegranate juice into the saucepan and add the sugar.
  2. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thicker.
  3. Take off the heat, stir in the orange blossom water if using, and let it cool.
  4. Strain into a clean bottle, seal it, and keep it refrigerated.

Frequently asked questions about Grenadine

Unopened: Up to 1 year, check the best-before date. Opened: 3 to 6 months refrigerated for bottled grenadine, about 3 weeks for homemade.

Keep sealed, and refrigerate once opened

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