How to make grenadine for cocktails at home: an idea from a food blogger

Grenadine is a versatile pomegranate syrup that can be used to make more than 50 cocktails. Bartenders use it as a sweetener or coloring agent. This product goes very well with hot drinks, and it is also easy to prepare at home.

The idea of making grenadine was shared by food blogger annagod_distillery on his Instagram page.

He notes that real grenadine is sweet, tart, and slightly sour. It's not a cloudy, bright red liquid with a slight cherry flavor that just colors cocktails. Therefore, this product should be prepared independently from quality ingredients.

Ingredients:

For the pomegranate syrup:

• pomegranate natural juice - 2 cups
• granulated sugar - 2 cups
• pomegranate molasses - 60 ml
• orange water - 1 tsp

For pomegranate molasses:

• Natural pomegranate juice - 2 cups
• Granulated sugar - ¼ cup
• Lemon juice - ½ tsp

How to make pomegranate molasses

1. Pour the juice, sugar, and lemon juice into a small saucepan.
2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Reduce the heat and cook for 45 minutes.
4. The volume of the sauce should decrease by about a quarter.
5. Remove the molasses from the heat and let it cool.

Preparation of grenadine:

1. Mix pomegranate juice and sugar in a saucepan.
2. Put on medium heat and heat the contents over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
3. When the sugar is completely dissolved, add 60 ml of the previously prepared molasses and orange water.
4. Mix well and remove from heat.
5. As soon as the pomegranate syrup has cooled, pour it into bottles and send it to the refrigerator for storage.