Pomegranate Syrup Aka Grenadine Recipes

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 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 (GRENADINE)

Steps:

• In a small sauce pan combine pomegranate juice and sugar.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Boil for 1 minute longer (should be around 5 minutes altogether).
• Remove from heat and cool.
• Cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
• Freeze in airtight containers up to 3 months.

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.

POMEGRANATE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the juice and sugar (less for savory uses, more for sweeter) in a medium-size pot and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Pulp or pinkish scum will form on top; it's fine. Do not boil hard or the juice will foam up and spill over.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 45 to 50 minutes, until the syrup has reduced to 1 cup. It will produce glossy pink bubbles that are hard to stir down. It will also thicken as it cools, so do not overcook or it may turn sticky and hard to pour.
• For the best result, pour into a bottle or jar that has been sterilized (boil it and its lid for 10 minutes). The syrup will hold in the refrigerator for about three months.

HOMEMADE GRENADINE

Steps:

• Put the pomegranate juice and sugar in a pan set over a low heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
• Remove from the heat. Leave to cool. Add the orange blossom water, then pour into a sterilised bottle. Will keep for two weeks.

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.