Grenadine
Grenadine
Grenadine (/ɡrɛnəˈdiːn/) is a commonly used, pomegranate-flavored, non-alcoholic bar syrup, characterized by a flavor that is both tart and sweet, and a deep red color. It is popular as an ingredient in cocktails, both for its flavor and to give a reddish or pink tint to mixed drinks.
Etymology
The term "grenadine" originates from the French word grenade which means pomegranate, with "grenadine" meaning "pomegranate-like". The name is a reflection of the syrup's primary ingredient.
Production and Use
Grenadine was originally prepared from pomegranate juice, sugar, and water. Today, grenadine is typically made from a base of simple syrup, combined with fruit juice concentrates, most commonly pomegranate and cherry. It is used to mix both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Related Terms
- Pomegranate: A fruit-bearing deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae, subfamily Punicoideae, that yields the primary ingredient for grenadine.
- Simple syrup: A basic sugar-and-water syrup, used in many cocktails and other drink recipes. It is a base ingredient in grenadine.
- Cocktail: A mixed drink typically made with a distilled liquor (such as arrack, brandy, cachaça, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, or whiskey) along with other ingredients such as sweeteners and flavorings.
- Non-alcoholic drink: A drink that contains less than 0.5% alcohol by volume. Grenadine is often used in these types of drinks to add flavor and color.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Grenadine
- Wikipedia's article - Grenadine
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