Pomegranate Syrup Grenadine Recipes

POMEGRANATE MOSCOW MULE (ADAPTED FROM DELISH)

Steps:

• In your copper mug or cocktail glass, stir together the vodka, pomegranate syrup, lime juice and ice.
• Top with ginger beer and garnish with pomegranate arils and rosemary sprig.

POMEGRANATE GRENADINE

Steps:

• Combine 3 cups pomegranate juice and sugar together in a saucepan; heat to 244 degrees F (118 degrees C) or until a small amount of mixture dropped into cold water forms a firm ball. Remove saucepan from heat and cover with a lid; let cool until pan is cool enough to touch. Stir remaining 1 cup pomegranate juice into mixture. Refrigerate.

POMEGRANATE SYRUP OR MOLASSES

Steps:

• For Syrup: Place the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice in a 4-quart saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture has reduced to 1 1/2 cups, approximately 50 minutes. It should be the consistency of syrup. Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the saucepan for 30 minutes. Transfer to a glass jar and allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
• For Molasses: Place the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice in a 4-quart saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture has reduced to 1 cup, approximately 70 minutes. It should be the consistency of thick syrup. Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the saucepan for 30 minutes. Transfer to a glass jar and allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

POMEGRANATE SYRUP (AKA GRENADINE)

Steps:

• Combine the pomegranate juice, sugar, and salt in a tightly lidded container. Shake until the sugar is dissolved. Store in an airtight container for up to 14 days.

HOMEMADE GRENADINE

Steps:

• Bring pomegranate juice and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer to thicken slightly, about five minutes. Let cool and transfer to a clean jar or bottle. Grenadine will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 month.

GRENADINE LIQUEUR OR POMEGRANATE LIQUEUR #1

Steps:

• Heat pomegranate juice over low heat and add sugar. Stir to dissolve and remove from heat.
• As it cools, add the vodka or Everclear grain alcohol, orange flower water, and vanilla. Bottle and store.

GRENADINE SYRUP

Steps:

• Pour roughly half of the pomegranate juice into a saucepan. Heat over medium, taking care to remove from the flame before it boils. Stir in the sugar until dissolved, then add the other half-quart of juice, the rose water and orange flower water. Mix well and decant into a clean bottle to refrigerate. Adding 2 ounces or so of high-proof vodka or Everclear will allow it to keep longer.