It's found in a glass bottle sitting on bars all over america the rich red concoction is sitting waiting to be pulled, poured, mixed and served into dozens of drinks. Even many bartenders aren't quiet sure what makes up Grenadine. If it was an ideal world it'd be a red currant and pomegranate syrup, with water, sugar and the two fruits being the only ingredients. Sadly this isn't an ideal world and companies get away with subbing out the pomegranates and the currants for the much cheaper and cost effective chemical compounds that can recreate the fruits slightly bitter mostly sweet flavor. But if you want to put a boost in your drinks all it takes is a simple trip to your local middle eastern market. Pomegranate syrup a thick molass like syrup so dark its almost black with a few simple tricks you can make your own Grenadine that will add a flare to your favorite red tinted cocktail of choice.
Grenadine Syrup:
1/2 cup Pomegranate Syrup
1 cup Current Juice
2 TBSP Sugar
Water
Pour the three ingredients into a small sauce pot and bring to a slow simmer, thin with water until the syrup flows freely and easily from a spoon but leaves a thin coating behind (for reference we call this Nape in the culinary world). Substitute your homemade syrup in a drink recipe in even parts.
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