Pomegranate and is now widely distributed in the United States and Canada. Grenadine syrup long ago consisted of thickened and sweetened pomegranate juice, now is usually a sales name for a syrup based on various berries, citric acid, and food coloring, mainly used in cocktail mixing. In Europe, Bols still manufactures grenadine syrup with pomegranate. Before tomatoes (a New World fruit) arrived in the Middle East, pomegranate juice, molasses, and vinegar were widely used in many Iranian foods, and are still found in traditional recipes such as "fesenjān", a thick sauce made from pomegranate juice and ground walnuts, usually spooned over
Syrup of Maidenhair Syrup of Maidenhair Syrup of Maidenhair, or Capillaire, is a beverage. It is a syrup made from "adiantum" (maidenhair fern) leaves. The concentrate is sweetened with sugar or honey and is mixed with a liquid, most commonly water or milk, before drinking. In Portugal a drink called Capilè is made of syrup of maidenhair with grated lemon zest and cold water. More modern versions uses orange flower water, water and sugar. In 17th century Bavaria, it was added to a hot drink made from eggs, milk, and tea. In 18th century Europe, it was used in a popular milk mixed