What cocktails can I make with Grenadine

What is grenadine?

Grenadine syrup is a sweet, reddish-pink syrup used as a flavorant or to make mixed drinks.

What is grenadine syrup made of?

Grenadine syrup is a fruit-flavored syrup that is usually made from pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon. It is used in mixed drinks such as the Tequila Sunrise.

Can I make a grenadine syrup at home?

First of all, an etymology fun fact – The word “grenadine” is derived from the French word for pomegranate, “grenade”.

So, for your question Yes. It can be made at home from pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice.

1. In a small pot, add two cups of unsweetened pomegranate juice and 1/2 cup of sugar, and heat it until the sugar dissolves completely.
2. Add 1/2 lemon juice to the pot and stir everything together until the mixture becomes syrupy.
3. Remove the pot from heat, let it cool for about 15 minutes, then transfer the grenadine syrup into a clean glass jar with a lid or bottle with a tight seal to store it in your refrigerator for up to six months or longer.

**Important note – do not boil the mixture.

Cocktails with grenadine

Cocktails with grenadine are a great choice for the summer because they are light and refreshing.

The most famous cocktails that use grenadine is the Tequila Sunrise and Shirley Temple.

Here are some recipes for cocktails with grenadine and vodka:

Cocktails with grenadine and vodka

Vodka sunrise recipe

For a vodka sunrise recipe, you will need:

60 ml of vodka

120 ml of an orange juice

20 ml of grenadine syrup

orange garnish and ice

Preparation: In a glass with ice – mix the vodka and orange juice. next, pour the grenadine into the glass and stir again. decorate it with the orange garnish.

Caribbean sunrise cocktail

70 ml of vodka

50 ml grenadine

1 squeezed lime

200 ml of pineapple juice, chilled

a fresh pineapple slice for decoration

Preparation: In a shaker with ice – mix the vodka, lime, and pineapple juice ( the vodka can be replaced with rum if you like). Strain it into a cocktail glass and add the grenadine. for decoration add the fresh pineapple slice.

Grenadine fizz

For the perfect Grenadine fizz you will need;

60 ml of vodka

25 ml of grenadine

40 ml of Lemon Juice

Sparkling water

Ice

Preparation: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the first 3 ingredients and shake. Strain it into a cocktail glass. Top up with some sparkling water and enjoy!

Gin cocktails with grenadine

Gin daisy cocktail

A gin daisy cocktail is a refreshing drink that has been around since the 1800s. It is typically made with gin, lemon juice, and grenadine syrup.

60 ml of Gin

25 ml of lemon juice

20 ml grenadine

20 ml Cointreau

50 ml sparkling water

Ice

Mint for garnish

Preparation: Fill a glass with ice, then shake the first four ingredients in a shaker. strain the mix into the glass and top with the sparkling water. add the Mint for garnish.

Pink gin fizz

50 ml of your favorite gin

25 ml of grenadine

25 ml of lemonade

sparkling water

Ice

Preparation: Fill a highball glass with ice, then shake the first three ingredients in a cocktail shaker. strain the mix into the glass and add some sparkling water.

In summary – It does not matter if you like gin cocktails with grenadine or cocktails with grenadine and vodka, the main thing is that you make a drink that you like, we hope we helped you.