Grenadine

Sweetener / Modifier

Perishable — refrigerate after opening

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Flavor Profile

Pomegranate tartness, cherry undertones, bright acidity

Storage

Refrigerated

Form

Liquid

Prep Required

Housemade: equal parts pomegranate juice and sugar, reduce slightly

Amount per Drink

0.25–0.75 oz

Rarity

1

Sourcing

Buy or Make

Rose's grenadine (corn syrup, no real pomegranate) is the mass-market baseline; all craft brands use real pomegranate and are a significant quality step up.

Price range: $10–$20 per bottle

Commercial Brands

Jack Rudy Cocktail Co.

Grenadine — 16 oz — $14.99 ($0.94/oz)

Small Hand Foods

Grenadine — 8.5 oz — $10.00 ($1.18/oz)

Liber & Co.

Real Grenadine — 9.5 oz — $14.00 ($1.47/oz)

BG Reynolds

Lush Grenadine — 12.3 oz — $14.50 ($1.18/oz)

Common — most bars make this in-house

Nutrition

90

Cal/oz

22g

Sugar/oz

60

Glycemic Index

0%

ABV

The Story

The most abused ingredient in cocktail history, redeemed by anyone who makes it fresh.

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