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What is grenadine?

Grenadine: Pomegranate syrup. Real grenadine is tart red fruit, not cherry candy.

Category
Syrup & mixer
Taste
Sweet-tart pomegranate.
Strength
Non-alcoholic
Similar to
raspberry syrup

The story

Grenade is French for pomegranate. Real grenadine is pomegranate syrup. The bright red cherry-flavored kind came later.

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