Grenadine mix both modern and classic cocktails, such as the Tequila Sunrise, original (1920s) Sea Breeze, or (pastis with grenadine). Grenadine is also a popular ingredient in some non-alcoholic drinks, such as the Roy Rogers, pink lemonade and Shirley Temple cocktails, or simply by mixing the syrup with cold water in a glass or jug, sometimes with ice. Pomegranate syrup found in most Middle Eastern groceries is made with pomegranate concentrate and sugar, and serves as an authentic grenadine. Grenadine Grenadine is a commonly used, non-alcoholic bar syrup, characterized by a flavor that is both tart and sweet, and by a
The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks to soften the raw alcohol taste of the base while enhancing its natural flavor. Typical modifying agents are aromatic wines (such as vermouth) and spirits (such as Fernet Branca or Amer Picon), bitters, fruit juices and "smoothing agents" such as sugar, eggs, and cream. Special flavoring and coloring agents include liqueurs (such as Grand Marnier or Chartreuse), Cordials, Bitters like Angostura Bitters, etc. and non-alcoholic flavored syrups (such as Grenadine or Orgeat syrup). These are typically used in place of simple syrup, and are to be used sparingly. Embury breaks all cocktails down into two categories: Cocktails of the Aromatic