With its bright red color, there is a common misconception that grenadine, the syrup used to flavor many cocktails, is made with cherries. The thick, sweet liquid is actually made with pomegranate juice (the word grenadine is derived from the French word for pomegranate, grenade).
When I realized that the sweetener was very simple to make, I decided to whip up a batch and present it to my sister, who enjoys the occasional "cherry" coke. Homemade grenadine is a great hostess gift, especially for someone who is into mixology. To look at the incredibly easy recipe, read more.
Ingredients
1 quart pomegranate juice
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon orange flower water
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, simmer the pomegranate juice over moderate heat until reduced by half.
- Add the sugar and the orange flower water and stir until dissolved. Let cool, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
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