Ultimate Grenadine - How to make Real Grenadine for cocktails | BAR TALK AND COCKTAILS

[@markol20]

thanks master it's a great recipe , subscribed

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Hope you give it a go. Cheers

[@terismith2461]

OK... I've been catching up on as many episodes as I can while still maintaining a normal - ish human life. I have come to the conclusion that we need a recipe book!! My notes are sloppy, they don't have pretty pictures to accompany them! Please, Bruce give us a book!💖

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Omg I know!! It’s on my ever growing to do list. I wish I could retire so I’d have more time. It’s definitely on my radar. Thanks for watching, keep checking back cause there’s lots more on the way.

[@terismith2461]

I'll keep watching and scribbling, but I'll also hold my breath for that book...sooo no pressure!!!

[@Michael88xx]

Have you made a book yet? Since it has been quarantine time the last months

[@kimwilliford6303]

❤ If hibuscus flowers are hard to find, I will use the tea.

[@dilshansilva3613]

Very helpfull. Thank you for the video

[@Anton-fd5jd]

Great channel, love your energy, keep it up!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks I will.

[@engladtur]

Love this video, please don't stop!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Ok if you insist... ha! Cheers, thanks for writing in and watching!

[@tikazombie37]

today I learned why my attempt at a hibiscus infused gin didn't work really makes me think additionally, I now have multiple uses for that weird orange flower water bottle that has been in the fridge ever since I knew what a fridge was

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Ha

[@donreyes2352]

Bruce, I've made two batches of this so far. Wonderful! Sooooo good! Thanks for another great video! You da' man!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Glad you gave to a go Don! Cheers

[@murphtahoe1]

Thank you Bruce! Totally making this for the house!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

You’re welcome, enjoy!

[@BOYVIRGO666]

I like this guy. First time seeing his videos.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Hey thanks. Have fun exploring the channel there’s lots to catch up on. Cheers!

[@haykaghababyan6096]

#happydrinks is great. As a cocktail enthusiast, I'm always on the lookout for new recipes to try. This one looks like a winner! Can't wait to impress my friends with this tasty creation

[@BarTalkCocktails]

It really is!

[@maon7565]

Magnificent! Can't wait till they get in season!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Hope you give it a go!

[@terryblackmore1420]

very informative. love the shows when you make your stuff from scratch!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

+Terry Blackmore Thanks Terry! Even if you're not a big drinker you can pour these syrups over ice cream for a tasty treat! Cheers!

[@carrieslantern9224]

Just subscribed because of this recipe.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks! Check out the other syrup videos if you like making your own. Cheers! Thanks for watching.

[@dimitrz2000]

wow great video, how long would this last in fridge ?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Couple weeks, longer if you fortify it with a bit of alcohol. Thanks for watching, cheers.

[@dimitrz2000]

@@BarTalkCocktails Thanks 🙂

[@johnolmos8670]

Supreme recipe for grenadine!!!Its a pain to get hibiscus but it really is worth it

[@BarTalkCocktails]

It’s totally worth it. Hope you give it a try. Cheers

[@chainsawenthusiast]

very cool, we started making our own in the bar because most premade grenadine is just disgusting and as you mentioned has too many additives. the hibiscus flowers seem like an awesome addition. we basically make ours the same but we add pomegrenate molasses or in a pinch grape molasses works really well, too. it doesn't look as fancy in a tequila sunrise or similar drinks, but just tastes so much better, as in it actually tastes really good. also makes for an awesome base for pomegrenate lemonade/soda.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Great suggestions!!

[@Utopia_Channel]

I really like your spirit

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thank you! Keep checking back lots more videos on the way. Cheers!

[@eciatto3675]

Very informative, really appreciate that.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks for watching!

[@kimwilliford6303]

can you please show us how to make orange blossom water? otherwise I can use a teaspoon of orange juice in the pomogranate syrup

[@morenosandiego]

"Ass in a glass" hahahaa! Love it.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@SuperEJ911]

learned something new thanks

[@Michael88xx]

Tnx for this! I made it, but I didn't have orange blossom water or hibiscus flower. So, I had to use food colouring.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

It’s a pandemic! We work with what we’ve got. Cheers!

[@cameronsmith6967]

Great video, thanks! What is the shelf life for this grenadine and should it be stored in the fridge or at room temperature?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

+Cameron Smith Hey there, thanks! You should get about 4 weeks shelf life from my grenadine recipe. If you add a small amount of vodka, (40%alc/vol or 80 proof) about 1/4 oz. you'll get a slightly longer shelf life. I like to keep my grenadine in the fridge because it lasts a bit longer and it thickens up even more. You can also freeze it for an even longer lifespan but it might take some of the freshness out of it. Typically, I only get about a week out of my grenadine because I use it often. And you can't beat the wonderful fresh taste it has right after you make it. You'll never buy store bought again. Check out some of my other Syrup videos, lots of good recipes. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@Blastfence1]

Excellent!

[@Blastfence1]

I made the Grenadine and used it in your blended Bahama Mama and everything turned out wonderful... Thanks for all your help...

[@irshco]

How long will it last before spoiling?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Few months in the fridge.

[@stephane.foisy.186]

irshco can add an oz of vodka for longer.

[@MeatPlanet]

love your old man pomegranate impersonation. subbed.

[@Yallbemonsters]

keep up the great work! not at all trying to push but i was curious about that midori video you were planning on making some time, I'd love to see your take on a cocktail with my favorite ingredient!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

+David Lemonds David I swear we haven't forgotten about you. My crew was out in the US recently and they couldn't find any Midori where they were. They'll be taking a trip across the border this spring specifically to go Midori hunting. We have the next few episodes lined up but I'll tell ya what. Next month when we shoot I'll make ya something using McGuiness melon liqueur to tie you over. Cheers and thanks for the continued support!

[@Yallbemonsters]

no worries. like i said i was just curious, I'm just flattered you guys will be bothering to make with me in mind, thanks for that : )

[@Seraoverit77]

Thank you so much for this. I've been looking for a recipe for Grenadine for a while now. The store bought artificial kind we have here is just plain nasty.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Let me know how it turns out.

[@itsallaboutthecocktail]

Bruce, Thanks for making this. I am going to make some but not sure how hard getting dried hibiscus flowers will be. I like the appearing text. Do you do your own editing? That's 1 of my hang ups on my drink videos. The filming & making the drinks is the easy part.

[@awalton9024]

I'm making this!! Going to do one with the orange blossom water and one with rose water. P.S. If that industrial "grenadine" smells like cherry it has artificial fragrance too, corn syrup and red #40 have no smell.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Yeah, that store-bought stuff is horrible. The only thing going for it is the bright colour. It's mostly made up of nasty chemicals and doesn't taste anything like a pomegranate. Glad to see you're making your own. Cheers!

[@ghgs4667]

I have to make this for Christmas now. Please do a bourbon series!!!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

That’s an interesting idea. Thanks for writing in Gig, best of luck and happy experimenting. Cheers!

[@Prakordian]

wow thanks, gonna give it a try!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

+Diego Zamora Try it and let me know what ya think. Cheers! Thanks for watching.

[@12stringblues]

Great Grenadine Recipe, I love the homemade stuff but don't like how dark the color gets, this recipe addresses that. Sometimes I mix grenadine with Pama Pomegranate Liqueur makes a good combo to add to Dirty Shirleys or Tequila Sunrises. Thanks

[@BarTalkCocktails]

+Albert Pena I'll take homemade with a darker colour over the neon coloured store bought stuff any day. Fresh is best and in my opinion tastes better. Thanks for watching Albert, cheers!

[@snoop8811]

Great video!!! Can you use hibiscus syrup instead? If so, how much would you recommend?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Hibiscus syrup makes a great substitute for grenadine. Simply combine 4 cups water, 2 cups sugar, 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers, and the rind from 1 lemon. To get it thick like grenadine, reduce it to half over med-high heat. This might take 10-15 minutes. Let cool completely. Strain and bottle. Will keep 2 weeks refrigerated. Cheers!

[@snoop8811]

@@BarTalkCocktails That sounds great too. And thank you for the recipe. But I was saying hibiscus syrup instead of dried hibiscus flowers. If so, how much syrup to replace the dried flowers? Thanks again.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

I've never made grenadine with hibiscus syrup, but I know it's sweet and would replace the sugar more than it would the dried flowers. As a starting point, I would sub out the sugar for the same amount of syrup - 8 oz. or one cup of syrup. You may need less depending on how sweet your syrup really is. You'll have to experiment and let me know. I think the syrup will work nicely and complement the grenadine both as a sweetener and a thickener. Cheers!

[@samcoleman8275]

The "Ass in a glass" comment caught me off guard . . . You are a wild dude . . . And we love it!!!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Haha thanks for tuning in!

[@sounakmallik4725]

Thank u so much sir..I'm not paying penny for grenadine from now..

[@jasonflanagan2757]

I just made this syrup. How can I make it last longer? I noticed you added some vodka to some of your other syrups to make it last like a month.

[@jasonflanagan2757]

Just read another one of your replies to someone. Thanks for your videos! They are awesome.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

You’re welcome Jason, enjoy!

[@gumdropgirl1]

Do you think I can use Hibiscus 🌺 tea leaves?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

By all means, use Hibiscus tea leaves. Often, Hibiscus tea is made from a mixture of dried hibiscus flowers, leaves, and dark red calyces (the cup-shaped centers of the flowers). Try to go for organic. Let me know how it turns out for you. Cheers!

[@gumdropgirl1]

Thanks for the quick response!

[@ocastillo4774]

What is the purpose of orange blossom water? I am making home made grenadine.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Although orange blossom water isn't essential in making homemade grenadine it does add a subtle orange note. It gives your grenadine depth of flavour. Cheers!

[@ocastillo4774]

@@BarTalkCocktails thank you.

[@matternst5310]

I can watch youtube videos all day without buffering. When I watch this channel it buffers. Love the videos. Not sure why KZbin slows your videos down or... whatever is the reason.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks for watching Matt!

[@stephane.foisy.186]

Matt Ernst Hmm don’t seem to have that problem on buffering. Wonder if it’s what KZbin servers the origin video is.

[@TigasCraft42]

He's like the Bob Ross of cocktails

[@BarTalkCocktails]

I get that a lot. And the Mr Rogers of bartending. It’s a living! Cheers

[@michaelomalley9448]

😂😂so true

[@russellrodriguezrussell3893]

Love it!!!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks. I cover quite a few syrups so check them out. Cheers!

[@INDY92500]

Could this be used in layerd shots? It dosent seem at thick as the regular stuff and would most likly float insted of sink. Could i reduce it dow even more to get it thicker?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

You're correct. My homemade grenadine isn't quite as thick as the store bought stuff but, it can definitely be used in layered shots. There's enough sugar in it to give the necessary density for layering. However, something like Kahlua might fight with the grenadine to get a clean layer. More reduction can be a good idea as your syrup will get thicker. Although you end up with less grenadine by reducing it further, the bonus is a more intense flavour. Refrigerating the grenadine syrup before using it will also help thicken it up. Happy experimenting, cheers!

[@jellezegers]

Hey man! Just came to this video because of steve the bartender! I love the video and I'm planning to make the syrup myself :). I have 2 questions though: how long will the syrup last? And why should you not let it boil during the making? I really hope you'll read this comment despite the video being so old :) Greetings from the Netherlands

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Hello from Canada, Jelle. The syrup will last for a good month in the refrigerator, longer if you fortify it with some alcohol. It won't last that long though. It's that tasty. If you boil the juice and hibiscus flowers, some scorching will result in leaving a charred taste that will give the syrup an off-flavour. Slow and steady wins the race. Cheers!

[@jellezegers]

@@BarTalkCocktails Thank you so much! I will try this very soon

[@DeDraconis]

I wouldn't use grenadine fast enough to make a batch that size, or even half, worth it. How long do you suspect it keeps for, cause I'm guessing no more than a month in the fridge? Could I just dump a bit of Vodka in there to keep it longer? It'd probably brighten up the colour more, too.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

+DeDraconis That's right. You'll only get about a month in the fridge and a little longer with the addition of vodka. The best suggestion is to simply freeze the grenadine in small batches. You could pour it into an ice-cube tray and use what you need as you go. Thanks for watching, I have other syrup videos on this channel if you’re looking for recipes. Cheers!

[@daltondurham5524]

Would you say that hibiscus tea would work rather then using actual hibiscus flower?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Hi! Hibiscus tea would work just fine. Sometime though, hibiscus tea will include other ingredients and could potentially alter the taste of your syrup. I hope you give it a try. It Tastes Great. Cheers!

[@sv122]

I'm getting the last ingredient later today so I can finally make this at home. My dried hibiscus does have a bit of a smell although not unpleasant. Just a quick question: most syrups have a bit of strong liqour added (wodka most of the time) to keep it good longer. Why not grenadine?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

By all means, add some vodka. It will extend the life of your grenadine - if it lasts that long. That's how good it tastes. Also, this recipe only yields about a cup so, you don't get too much and it will disappear quickly.

[@staytunedforgottentvmedia6417]

@@BarTalkCocktails If the vodka is added, about how long will it last in refrigerator? Also, where does one find the flowers?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

You'll get at least 6 weeks maybe more with the addition of vodka to my grenadine recipe. However, it won't last that long. It tastes that good. You could also freeze it in icecube trays for an even longer lifespan. The hibiscus flowers you can find at speciality health food stores. You can also buy them online. Cheers!

[@hallobre]

Pomegranates are also good for the prostate I heard

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Bonus! Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@crook5]

Now that we have the syrup, how the heck do you make an Roy Roger?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Ah, the Roy Rogers, a classic 1940s mocktail. Just build over ice combining about 1//2oz (15ml) grenadine to 6oz (180ml) cola and garnish with a cherry. It's a sweet one. However, you can easily balance that sweetness out with a little acidity from a good squeeze of fresh lemon. Even topping the cola off with a little soda water is another option. Happy Trails...

[@crook5]

Thank you

[@Dr.Ratio69]

Let me GO, I wanna some pomegranate!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Yeah do it!

[@jacquesst-pierre973]

Is adding a bit of booze at the end going to help to make it last longer?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Yes it will definitely preserve it.

[@jacquesst-pierre973]

@@BarTalkCocktails what would you add to grenadine? vodka, rum, gin, brandy?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

@@jacquesst-pierre973 All would work well.

[@evanhb49]

Aphrodisiac and alcohol. Great combo 👍🏼

[@readmails3033]

Who the hell is Shirley Temple? That got me 😂

[@BarTalkCocktails]

You make me feel old. Ha. Thanks for watching!

[@stephane.foisy.186]

BarTalk&Cocktails maybe make a Shirley temple recipe video. Ha

[@FrankieGonzalezcptapollo]

Seems like he belongs in an RPG as the quirky bartender, fallout perhaps. (I mean all that in a good way)

[@BarTalkCocktails]

I could totally that, I play one in real life. Ha!

[@twizzls5582]

Actually the hibiscus does have a little bit of flavor. Its sonething i can't really explain cuz its a strange taste

[@BarTalkCocktails]

I know what you mean. On its own, there's a dry, tart-berry earthiness to the flavour. I don't exactly know how to explain it either but, it doesn't affect the taste in my Grenadine recipe. It actually compliments the pomegranates. It also goes great with lime and orange flavours. Cheers!

[@JagAss-ls7ie]

I am nothing but a six foot two inch vessel of grenadine.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

That’s a lot of grenadine

[@VisonsofFalseTruths]

"Poison in a glass" You...you've literally defined anything with alcohol. Like, by definition. But I'm definitely gonna be doing this. So glad to find a recipe that isn't a 10 step process with pomegranate molasses and half a dozen other things.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

If you make it let me know if you like it. Cheers

[@hetspook666]

1 cup of suggar depends a lot on the type of suggar,1 cup icing suggar is 130gram while 1 cup granulated suggar is 200 gram.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

You're absolutely correct. Cheers!

[@HarryBalsaq]

😂 increase blood flow (wink wink)

[@BarTalkCocktails]

😎... Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@SCP-zp8jz]

Do you know about other bartenders such as Steve the Bartender or The Educated Barfly? Edit- Store-bought Grenadine smells and tastes like raspberries. (Rioba)

[@BarTalkCocktails]

SCP 049 yes, I check them out as well.

[@SCP-zp8jz]

@@BarTalkCocktails The trinity of bartenders.

[@armandorios5283]

I love your goddamn videos you sib. Play

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks Armando!

[@christophsuter2039]

There’s no pomegranate in the bad kind

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Fresh is always best! Thanks for watching , cheers!

[@jayvalentine2046]

Might want to adjust your filters looks like you got rug burn from the nose down bud

[@BarTalkCocktails]

+Jay Valentine Hey there bud. No rug burn, was getting over a cold and my nose was red from blowing it. Thanks for noticing bud and commenting. Try the grenadine bud it’s good. Cheers bud!

[@jayvalentine2046]

BarTalk&Cocktails lol good to know slick , great content and delivery very watchable vids i'll sub you up bud

[@BarTalkCocktails]

+Jay Valentine Slick, I like it. Thanks for watching and subscribing Jay, lots more episodes coming. Cheers!

[@princeyoung5656]

😂😂😂😂

[@michaelomalley9448]

1:35 killer joke man

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks for watching! Cheers

[@abdullaziyad365]

Who the hell shirley temple. Hah hah.

[@avijitbose1317]

Too much of showmanship.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Never too much! 😎