DIY Grenadine Recipe

Marcia Simmons
DIY Grenadine Recipe

Grenadine is a pomegranate syrup—or that's what it's supposed to be. But a lot of us think of grenadine as "that sweet stuff that turns drinks red" and avoid it like the technicolor plague. Real grenadine is a bit tart with a depth of flavor you just can't get from corn syrup.

DIY grenadine is as quick to make as simple syrup, and you are in control of how sweet it is. Pomegranate molasses and rosewater add a bit of complexity to the flavor of the final product.

Notes: If you are juicing the pomegranate yourself, one pomegranate usually yields about a cup of juice. If you buy the pomegranate juice, make sure to buy 100% pomegranate juice (not from concentrate) rather than a blend of different juices or juice from concentrate. This does make a difference in the depth and brightness of flavor. If you choose to leave the pomegranate molasses out, you'll need to add a bit more sugar.

Read more: DIY vs. Buy: How to Make Your Own Grenadine

  • Yield:Makes about 2 cups
  • Active time: 10 minutes
  • Total time:10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pomegranate juice
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 tablespoons (2 fluid ounces) pomegranate molasses
  • 2 teaspoons rosewater

Directions

  1. 1.

    Heat pomegranate juice on medium for 5 minutes, then add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Continue to cook until the two integrate into a syrup, about 5 more minutes. Then add the pomegranate molasses and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to dissolve. Remove from heat.

  2. 2.

    Let mixture cool to room temperature, then pour into glass container. Add rosewater, seal, and shake. Refrigerate and use as soon as its cool, or store in refrigerator for up to one month.

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DIY vs. Buy: How to Make Your Own Grenadine
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