• Home
  • About Me
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • Blog
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

The Foodie Affair

Easy low carb recipes for the whole family.

  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizer
    • Baking
      • Cookies
    • Crockpot Dish
    • Dessert
    • Drinks
      • Cocktails
      • Smoothie
    • Main Dish
      • beef
      • Breakfast
      • Chicken
      • Pasta
      • pork
      • Potluck
      • Seafood
      • Vegetarian
    • Salads
    • Sauces
    • Sea Salt
    • Side Dish
      • Fruit
      • Vegetable
    • Snack
    • Soup
  • Keto & Low Carb
    • Keto
    • Keto Vs. Low Carb
    • Keto Macro Calculator | FREE Tool
    • Low Carb
  • Saved Shopping Lists
  • Newsletter Members
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • StumbleUpon
    • Twitter

Homemade Grenadine Syrup, Sugar-Free

January 29, 2013 by Sandra Shaffer 24 Comments

Jump to Recipe
Spread the love
  • 83
    Shares

Homemade grenadine syrup made with 100% pomegranate juice, which gives the grenadine a natural dark plum-red color. This syrup is sweet with natural flavors, but can be enhances with a sugar alternative like xylitol.

Homemade Grenadine Syrup, Sugar-Free for your favorite beverages! The Foodie Affair
Grenadine syrup with no food colorings added

Grenadine Syrup

I’ve replaced the popular Rose’s syrup for this homemade grenadine syrup.

Sorry, missy, but your first ingredient is high fructose corn syrup, and grenadine is supposed to be made from pomegranates.

You have zero fruit. None. Instead, you have been dressed in red 40 and blue 1 food colorings.

You see, I’m already thinking of Valentine’s Day, and I’m imagining some bubbly with a splash of grenadine. Doesn’t that sound wonderful?!

This homemade grenadine syrup recipe is SUPER-DUPER easy to make, and it tastes fantastic!

I didn’t have any bubbly chilled, so I made Alan and I tequila sunrises. Perfect Sunday brunch beverage, don’t you think?

Homemade Grenadine Syrup, Sugar-Free for your favorite beverages! The Foodie Affair
Tequila Sunrise with Homemade grenadine syrup. Lacking the “sunrise” I need to work on my bartending skills!

I was a little stingy with the syrup, because this batch came out sooo good and I want to savor every little splash 🙂 I also plan on giving my daughter a jar for Valentine’s Day.

I’ve made this recipe twice.

The first time I only added the juice and sugar together. It’s still much better than Rose’s brand, but I have to tell you, adding the orange blossom water and the molasses takes this grenadine to another level.

Orange blossom water adds a layer of depth that really compliments the syrup.

Take the time to add those two additional ingredients. You won’t regret it.

The orange blossom is definitely worth the hunt while shopping, especially if you make this for a special occasion or plan on giving it as a gift.

Continue to Content
Yield: 3 cups

Homemade Grenadine Syrup, Sugar-Free

sugar-free-grenadine-syrup, homemade

Homemade grenadine syrup adjustable to your sweetener preference. Use for all your cocktails and beverages.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • Pomegranate Molasses:
  • 2 cups 100% pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar (I used sugar-free xylitol)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • For Grenadine:
  • 2 cups 100% pomegranate juice
  • 2 cups sugar (I used sugar-free xylitol)
  • 2 oz. pomegranate molasses (purchased or homemade)
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water

Instructions

  • To make molasses, place the juice, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 45 minutes, reducing until it becomes a syrup. Put aside and let cool.
  • For the grenadine syrup, put 2 cups of pomegranate juice in a saucepan and add the sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves and no sugar grains can be seen. Add two ounces of the molasses and 1 teaspoon of the orange blossom water. Stir until everything is dissolved.
  • Let cool and bottle.
  • Notes

    If you are using fresh squeezed pomegranate juice, you will need approximately 2 large pomegranates. I used bottled Knudsen brand, 100% pomegranate juice. POM Wonderful is another brand that's readily available. If you want to use regular sugar, the same ratio remains, 2 cups for the grenadine and 1/4 cup for the molasses. Pomegranate molasses and orange blossom water are specialty items often in Mediterranean or Latin markets. I made my own molasses and purchased the orange blossom water at Marshall's store. Add one ounce of vodka as an optional preservative if you don't think you'll use the syrup within a month.

    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    3

    Serving Size:

    1 cup

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 855Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 40mgCarbohydrates: 215gFiber: 4gSugar: 209gProtein: 2g

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

    Did you make this recipe?

    If you like this recipe, don't forget to leave a review on the blog or share a photo and tag on @thefoodieaffair on Instagram

    © Sandra Shaffer
    Category: Drinks

    Recipe from this bartender, writer, and mixologist.

    Homemade Grenadine Syrup, Sugar-Free for your favorite beverages! The Foodie Affair
    Aren’t these jars cute? Love the flip tops and little handle. Scored theses at Marshall’s

    For the Tequila Sunrise

    • 1 1/2 -2 ounces (give or take. I’m a giver) tequila
    • 3/4 cup orange juice
    • 1 1/2 ounce grenadine syrup

    Fill a tall glass with ice. Stir together the tequila and orange juice and pour over the ice. Slowly pour in the grenadine. The syrup will fall to the bottom and slowly rise. Garnish with a slice of orange and a maraschino cherry.

    Homemade Grenadine Syrup, Sugar-Free for your favorite beverages! The Foodie Affair
    Add this to your Sunday brunch recipe.

    Mmmm, Mmmm.

    Hugs Sandra Signature

     

    Filed Under: DIY, Drinks, Sauces Tagged With: cocktail, DIY, easy recipe, gift, grenadine syrup, sugar-free, tequila sunrise cocktail

    Previous Post: « Sesame Orange Chicken
    Next Post: Baked Mini Donuts »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. The Irish Lady

      January 30, 2013 at 2:43 am

      You go above and beyond and are in a league of your own! I don’t even drink, but this looks sooo good.

      Reply
      • Sandra

        January 30, 2013 at 3:07 am

        Can I tempt you with a Shirley Temple? That was another recent beverage I used the grenadine in!!

        Reply
    2. Norma Chang

      January 30, 2013 at 8:05 pm

      Your Homemade Grenadine Syrup is so pretty, love your bottles.

      Reply
      • Sandra

        January 31, 2013 at 7:44 pm

        Thanks, Norma! I like that the rich color is all natural!

        Reply
    3. [email protected] St. Cuisine

      January 31, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      I would have never have thought to make homemade grenadine syrup! You make a great point on the artificial colors. I’ve been trying to remove those awful colors from our diet, though this is a little challenging.
      Can you share any other ways you plan to use it?

      Thank you!
      Allison

      Reply
      • Sandra

        January 31, 2013 at 7:51 pm

        Oh, my mind is creating all kinds of dishes to use this grenadine (besides cocktails and non- alcoholic beverages). I think it would work in cupcakes, frosting, reduction over salmon with rosemary, maybe with some beef stock. Definitely will be using it in my prosecco 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sammie

      February 2, 2013 at 5:57 pm

      Wow Sandra! You’re quite the bartender there!! hehe. Drink looks fantastic! Could definitely have some right now! 😉 and mmm.. I love anything pomegranate! 😀

      Reply
      • Sandra

        February 3, 2013 at 8:54 pm

        Thanks! I need more practice,but I can work on that, right?! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Heather @ SugarDish(Me)

      February 3, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      Can’t believe you made your own grenadine syrup!!! This is so cool! Seems easy enough. Tequila Sunrise IS perfect for brunch! Love it Sandra!

      Reply
      • Sandra

        February 3, 2013 at 9:02 pm

        So ridiculously easy, yet so tasty! 😉

        Reply
    6. Sandra

      February 3, 2013 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks, Donna! Super easy to make too!

      Reply
    7. Natalie

      February 4, 2013 at 2:07 am

      OMG this is great! I am always looking for grenadine but have never made my own, thanks for the post.

      Reply
      • Sandra

        February 4, 2013 at 6:35 am

        I hope you give it a try, Natalie! It’s super easy to make. Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂

        Reply
    8. Jess

      February 5, 2013 at 12:35 am

      This looks DELICIOUS! I’m gonna have to try this for sure.

      Reply
      • Sandra

        February 5, 2013 at 5:05 pm

        I hope you do give it a try, Jess!

        Reply
    9. Andria

      June 17, 2013 at 12:50 am

      Beautiful syrup! Is it shelf-stable or do you keep it in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Sandra

        June 17, 2013 at 6:32 pm

        Thank you! I keep it in the refrigerator because of the fresh juice added. I hope you try it!

        Reply
    10. Debi @ Life Currents

      May 23, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      Such a lovely color. And, I love that it’s all natural. I love making my own versions of things that people normally just buy. One of my favorite comments goes like, “you can make that?” Always makes me smile! Your recipe sounds delish & I can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 24, 2014 at 8:15 am

        Thank you, Debi! I couldn’t agree more with you! I’m reading more labels now, and it really blows me away at the extra stuff that is so unnecessary (besides being cheap to produce in mass), but recipes like this is soooo EASY to make!

        Reply

    Trackbacks

    1. Baked Mini Donuts | says:
      February 4, 2013 at 6:16 am

      […] more glaze to try!  This next one is topped with a grenadine from the grenadine syrup I made. I added 1 1/2 tablespoons of syrup and 1 tablespoon of milk for the liquid, then replaced […]

      Reply
    2. Anonymous says:
      February 14, 2013 at 6:39 am

      […] one: Chill a bottle of champagne, Cava, Prosecco or sparkling juice and lace it with some homemade grenadine. Throw in a couple of fresh berries at the bottom of your glass. Cheers, your girlfriends will love […]

      Reply
    3. Red, White & Blue Shooter Recipe | says:
      July 3, 2013 at 5:29 am

      […] will also work well as a first layer (click here for homemade recipe – use sugar), and blue gatorade as a second layer. Also, I’ve read that diet sprite or […]

      Reply
    4. Preserving Summer - Life Currents says:
      May 23, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      […] found this great recipe for Homemade Sugar-Free Grenadine Syrup from The Foodie Affair. It would be another great syrup to try making at […]

      Reply
    5. Fresh Raspberry Syrup for Drinks | The Foodie Affair says:
      January 25, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      […] You also might want to try making your own sugar-free syrup! Try try this grenadine syrup! […]

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

     

    Hi! My name is Sandra. I’m a health enthusiast, a recipe tweaker, and a wine sipper!! On my website I share my favorite family dishes… some are healthy low carb recipes, some are sinful, but all are delicious!

    Read more about me here…

    Let’s connect!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • StumbleUpon
    • Twitter

    More Recipes!

    11 Easy Chicken Brown Bag Lunch Ideas #lunch #chicken #brownbag | www.thefoodieaffair.com

    11 Easy Chicken Brown Bag Lunch Ideas

    14 Sizzling Winter Soup Recipes to Keep You Warm

    14 Sizzling Winter Soup Recipes to Keep You Warm

    15 One Pot Meals for Busy Moms!

    15 Weeknight One Pot Meals For Busy Moms

    Collection of low carb chicken recipes. Over 25 meals to choose from.

    25+ Easy Low Carb Chicken Recipes

    Helpful Free Tools

    • Keto Macro Calculator
    • Low Carb vs. Keto – What’s The Difference?

    Footer

    Privacy Policy

    Copyright © 2021 · Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework