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Home » Recipes » How To Make Grenadine Syrup

How To Make Grenadine Syrup

By: Rebecca  |  Published: January 30, 2018  |  Updated: January 20, 2021  |   View Our Affiliate Disclosure Policy

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This recipe for Grenadine Syrup allows you to make this fresh and flavorful cocktail syrup right at home. Made with pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice.  via @sugarandsoulco

This recipe for Grenadine Syrup allows you to make this fresh and flavorful cocktail syrup right at home. Made with pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice.

It’s ready to use in about 30 minutes and tastes so much better than that store-bought stuff! Use it in drink recipes like my Clover Club Cocktail, Shirley Temple, Tequila Sunrise, and Rum Punch!

This recipe for Grenadine Syrup allows you to make this fresh and flavorful cocktail syrup right at home. Made with pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice, it's ready to use in about 30 minutes and tastes so much better than that store-bought stuff!

Many of us probably first had Grenadine Syrup as a component of Shirley Temple or Roy Rogers drinks growing up. It’s hard not to love this sticky red syrup that makes everything taste better.

It’s a common misconception that it is a cherry syrup, did you actually know that the true real deal recipe is made from pomegranates? In fact, it’s derived from the French word grenade which means pomegranate.

But most store-bought versions are primarily high fructose corn syrup and red dye with artificial flavors and they just don’t touch the real thing!

Unlike traditional Simple Syrup, this cocktail essential adds more than sweetness, it has a really delightful flavor too!

What Is Grenadine?

It is a syrup made with pomegranate juice, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.

How to make the best grenadine syrup from scratch!

And the real thing is EASY and CHEAP to make at home! Originally, this popular bar syrup included pomegranate juice, water, and sugar.  My version swaps out the water for extra pomegranate juice and adds a touch of lemon juice to really bring the syrup to life!

How To Make It:

  1. Combine the ingredients in a medium pot and cook over medium heat until the edges of the liquid begin to bubble and sugar is fully dissolved. DO NOT BOIL.
  2. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature before bottling up.
  3. The syrup will last for about 1 month in an air-tight bottle in the refrigerator.
Recipe for Grenadine Syrup

This homemade grenadine recipe doesn’t require much time to make and it will last up to a month in the fridge, although mine never lasts that long.

There are a million and one ways to use this homemade syrup, especially when it comes to mixed drinks! Here are a few recipe ideas to get you started:

  • Limoncello Sunrise
  • Cherry Blossom Cocktail
  • Blood & Guts Cocktail
  • Rum Runner
Homemade Grenadine

What You’ll Need For This Recipe:

  • Saucepan – This is my favorite saucepan, it’s nonstick and easy to clean which makes it great for making syrups in.
  • Whisk – A spoon will work too, but I really like using a whisk to keep the sugar moving to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
  • Funnel – A funnel will make it much easier to pour the syrup from the saucepan into the bottles.
  • Bottle or Jar – These bottles are my favorite for homemade simple syrups, they have a pressure seal that keeps air out of the container and ensures the syrups will last.

Homemade Grenadine

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This recipe for Grenadine Syrup allows you to make this fresh and flavorful cocktail syrup right at home. Made with pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice, it's ready to use in about 30 minutes and tastes so much better than that store-bought stuff!

Homemade Grenadine Syrup

Rebecca Hubbell
Make this fresh and flavorful cocktail syrup right at home. Made with pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice, it’s ready to use in about 30 minutes and tastes so much better than that store-bought stuff!
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 38 mins
Course Basic
Cuisine French
Servings 3 cups
Calories 599

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces 100% pomegranate juice
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Combine the ingredients in a medium pot and cook over medium heat until the edges of the liquid begin to bubble and sugar is fully dissolved. DO NOT BOIL.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature before bottling up.
  • Grenadine will last for about 1 month in an air-tight bottle in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 599kcalCarbohydrates: 153gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 323mgSugar: 152gVitamin C: 3.9mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.2mg
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About Rebecca Hubbell

I love sharing mouthwatering and fun recipes with all of you! My recipes are inspired by classic comfort food, the places I travel, and pop culture! I have a serious sweet tooth and love a good cocktail and pancakes and bacon are definitely my weakness! So stick around a discover something delicious!

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Comments

  1. Scott says

    September 14, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    Can I freeze this? How long will it last?

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      September 21, 2020 at 8:04 am

      Hi Scott, yes, you can freeze it. It should be good for about 6 months in the freezer.

      Reply
  2. Benny B says

    December 30, 2019 at 12:14 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for this easy and delicious recipe. I love how I some how had these ingredients in the fridge.

    Reply
  3. Darcee Freier says

    April 22, 2019 at 10:20 am

    5 stars
    I made the syrup. Easy and yummy. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      April 23, 2019 at 9:25 am

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Madi says

    January 30, 2018 at 5:26 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never tried making grenadine syrup before but now I have to! This looks so incredible!

    Reply
  5. Dana DeVolk says

    January 30, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, I never thought about making grenadine before, but now you have inspired me, thanks so much for this delicious recipe!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      January 30, 2018 at 4:05 pm

      Yes! Do it, to taste so much better and it’s so easy to make!

      Reply

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