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!
Grenadine Syrup
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 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!
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!
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:
What Is Grenadine?
It is a syrup made with pomegranate juice, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
How To Make Grenadine:
- 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.
- The syrup will last for about 1 month in an air-tight bottle in the refrigerator.
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.
- Bottles – 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.
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Homemade Grenadine Syrup
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.
Dana DeVolk says
January 30, 2018 at 3:57 pmWow, I never thought about making grenadine before, but now you have inspired me, thanks so much for this delicious recipe!!
Rebecca Hubbell says
January 30, 2018 at 4:05 pmYes! Do it, to taste so much better and it’s so easy to make!
Madi says
January 30, 2018 at 5:26 pmI’ve never tried making grenadine syrup before but now I have to! This looks so incredible!
Darcee Freier says
April 22, 2019 at 10:20 amI made the syrup. Easy and yummy. Thanks!
Rebecca Hubbell says
April 23, 2019 at 9:25 amSo glad you enjoyed it!