Homemade Grenadine Syrup Recipe
Homemade grenadine syrup is rich, vibrant, and full of real pomegranate flavor. We make it with just a few simple ingredients and no artificial colors or flavors. It adds a perfect balance of sweet and tart to cocktails and mocktails. Once you taste it you’ll probably skip the store-bought stuff for good.
Equipment
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Funnel
- Glass bottle or jar with tight-fitting lid
Ingredients
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Pour the pomegranate juice into a saucepan.
- Add the sugar and stir until combined.
- Heat the mixture over medium-low and stir often.
- Don’t let it boil. Keep it at a gentle simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Take it off the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Let it cool completely.
- Use a funnel to pour it into a clean bottle or jar. Seal it tight and keep it in the fridge.
Notes
- If you want to experiment with flavor, try a splash of orange blossom water or a little pomegranate molasses.
- To make it last longer, you can stir in a splash of vodka. Just one ounce can stretch the shelf life to a month.
- Looking for a sugar alternative? Cane sugar or coconut sugar both work. They might change the flavor slightly, but the sweetness stays the same. If you’re using honey, try three-quarters of a cup for every cup of sugar.