Grenadine Grenadine Grenadine is a commonly used, non-alcoholic bar syrup, characterized by a flavor that is both tart and sweet, and by a deep red color. It is popular as an ingredient in cocktails, both for its flavor and to give a reddish/pink tint to mixed drinks. The name grenadine originated from the French word "grenade" which means pomegranate, with "pomme" meaning apple and "granate" derived from the Italian word for seeds. Grenadine was originally prepared from pomegranate juice, sugar, and water. As grenadine is subject to minimal regulation, its basic flavor profile can alternatively be obtained from a mixture of
Grenadine (band) Grenadine (band) Grenadine was an indie rock 'supergroup' from Arlington, Virginia comprising Jenny Toomey (of Tsunami), Mark Robinson (of Unrest), and Rob Christiansen (of Eggs). The band released two albums and three singles in the early 1990s. In contrast to the band members other work, the band's sound has been described as "lounge-pop". The band formed in 1991 and featured Jenny Toomey (vocals, guitar), Mark Robinson (vocals, guitar), and Rob Christiansen (trombone, guitar, drums). Debut single "Triology" and the Kramer-produced album "Goya" were released in 1992 on Shimmy Disc in association with Toomey's and Robinson's labels, Simple Machines and TeenBeat