How To Make REAL GRENADINE Syrup For Cocktails

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

Thanks for watching everyone. We'll be getting into cocktails soon enough - what drinks would you like to see? P.s. I apologise for the clinking from the new apron... I'll fix it before the next shoot.

[@ohpotatoesandmolasses]

Well since you made your own grenadine -- Jack Rose, of course!

[@aceguitarmethod]

Thanks for this vid. Glen. How about making home made Drambuie?

[@nellgwenn]

Pousse-Cafe. I double dog dare you. Mint Julep. I actually steep the mint in the simple syrup to avoid having to mull it with the sugar. It makes it much easier. Aviation--You could talk about creme de violette Manhattan. I would like to know more about bitters. And the history behind the Luxardo Maraschino cherry, maraschino liqueur, and maraschino syrup I love grenadine in milk shakes.

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

@nelliebly Bitters are on the long term horizon - I've made them in the past with good success, now I'm refining the process. The Manhattan is in the works; the evolution of that cocktail over the years is pretty crazy.

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

@admirathoria 00 Absinthe will be making several appearances over the next few weeks. It was a staple ingredient in several classic cocktails, but was removed and never returned after the ban was lifted.

[@knightbot4052]

Since you made this yourself, and customized it a bit, would it be... "Glenadine"? sorry i'll go

[@whatevsnevs7689]

Take a thumbs up before you go!

[@angeliqueesprit8674]

🤣🤣

[@MrGuitarguru95]

333rd like & 3rd comment 🎉

[@beardwilliams]

My wife and I regularly make our own grenadine and other simple syrups for cocktails. I typically make my simple syrups in a pot on the stove like your recipe, but once I saw a grenadine recipe online that requires no heating element: just add sugar, pomegranate juice, and orange blossom water to a mason jar, tighten the lid, and shake for about 1-2 minutes. I didn't expect the sugar to completely dissolve, but it actually did. Honestly I haven't noticed much of a difference in the outcome of taste between the two methods. But in fact, I would say just shaking the mixture ended up tasting even more pomegranate-y and purer to me. One less pot to clean I guess.

[@Carol-mh9ok]

Moving from the Midwest to Europe....I had my first experience of having pomegranate trees. After numerous ways of trying to extract the juice, thought there has to be an easier way. Went to my neighbor who called her mom. Told me to take equal weights of pomegranate seeds and sugar. Put in glass jar. Cover with cheeses cloth secured with a rubber band. Stir daily. After approx 25-30 days the pips float to the top, leaving beautiful juice behind. In a glass i use about 1/4 juice and the rest club soda or water. Also when I make lemonade I just put a cup or so in with the juice and water.....perfect pink lemonade.

[@elainemurley9509]

Never knew what it was Thanks

[@itsmeanne]

I know I’m late….but thank you Carol! I will give this a go!!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

AND THIS IS JUST YOUR VIDEO KITCHEN!! AND FOOD PREP IS AN AVOCATION (SECONDARY THING!) Yet you offer some of the best culinary instruction in any video format.

[@reggieshmeggie4219]

How do you manage to post so many quality videos that often! Absolutely amazing job!

[@ringnebula1]

Squozen? Didn't you get enough grief about the squozen cola? :) :) Thanks for the video!

[@Pammellam]

Ideas how to use up orange blossom water: mix it into lassi (a yogurt drink) with some added drinkable rosewater.

[@billybob-hv5hl]

I'm sold that Glen might know how to do anything in the kitchen

[@Atvstevie1]

I love the new studio lighting!!!

[@arliciachandler5229]

Thank u for this video I was curious on how to make it from scratch!👍

[@TWMAC2011]

Looks fantastic! Any help with brand/source for the pomegranate molasses appreciated. Thanks

[@kriszalewski8265]

Have been wanting to make this for a couple weeks now. Finally got around to making it today. Blossom water is really strong flavor. Hope it mellows out when it cools off.

[@lxp]

Great video Glen. Please stop those clasps from banging though haha. Thanks for another awesome recipe.

[@anselmbachmobil5064]

That's a great serie. I'd love to see a variation of whiskey sours or coffee cocktails. 👌

[@kyumullo]

I'm going to have to try this as written, and then also try a rose grenadine, to see if I can use up that other pesky long-lasting ingredient of rose water!

[@carlosb.2123]

🤯 It’s the “Freshly SQUOZEN Pomegranate” for meee 😭💀

[@robertthayer9022]

Yum....Idea, Pomegranate Molasses on a Waffle or a Pancake. WOW.

[@lowrimitton1641]

Is squozen really a word? If not, it really should be. Thank you for introducing it to my vocabulary

[@scandinavianserialki]

Just went down a rabbit hole I never knew existed because you said squozen Also Rose's grenadine contains no pomegranate. It's mostly just colored simple syrup.

[@jimmybritt9537]

Thanks for my next home made soda pop flavor 👍

[@Chris-yo4ks]

this looks AMAZING. I kind of wish I had a need to make some.

[@robfromgpw5243]

Glen, would love you to try adding pomegranate molasses to the Rose’s and compare it to your homemade as a quick (but quality) substitute for us, the lazy and cheap

[@maddier1388]

Good ideas soundly presented. Brill.

[@germy8211]

Love the new apron! Very cool.

[@AdamWestUS]

Thanks glen!

[@DavidChurch]

Just wondering: is there any reason why you couldn't freeze some of the grenadine syrup to extend the shelf life? I suspect the sugar might separate out when it's thawed but whisking or heating it gently would probably bring it back together. Or could you add a little citric acid (1/2 tsp?) to the syrup as a preservative to extend the shelf life? Pomegranates already have a tart flavour component and it probably wouldn't be out of place in most cocktails which uses grenadine.

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

This batch has been in the fridge now for 4 months, and it's still fine. For the most part the sugar content is high enough that it may never go 'bad'. But I have to cover my arse with a low estimate.

[@acoustikangaroo]

Always wanted to try making this from scratch, maybe I will soon

[@cheche2014]

Can you try and make lime cordial? It's my dad's favourite (also Rose's brand). I'd love to be able to make it for him.

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

Already shot it - it'll be out in a couple weeks.

[@redbeard36]

I would love to see you make a Jack Rose which is grenadine lemon juice and Apple Jack. A local bar makes this with their own grenadine which also,has quince in it.. Aa,along.

[@TayNorrel]

I needed this!!! Thank you

[@184186]

Hi Glen.. interesting video I'll give it a try. The stainless pot you're using.. who's the maker? BTW I agree with your tasting note on Rose's

[@user-dx8nj7qj2g]

I've always heard to measure over the pot incase you spill it, so the idea of not measuring over the pot, incase you spill it, always seems odd, but I guess it makes sense, but honestly a tiny bit extra wont ruin a dish. although i did add like a teaspoon of vanilla extract to something I only wanted to add a quarter of a teaspoon to by accident, although luckily that was the perfect amount, I was making your lemon ice cream, and I recommend maybe adding a bit of vanilla extract next time you make it glen

[@beepthemeep12]

Nice vid as always glen

[@InvisibleAvenger]

Now that Glen & Friends has acquired grenadine syrup, it seems an appropriate time for a video about making ginger ale; complete with bonus segment making a Shirley Temple.

[@ljbasgall]

Could you make the syrup and freeze them into trays pulling out a few at a time when needed?

[@cbartlett]

I've been getting into rum and tiki drinks recently, so I'd love to see some tiki videos.

[@peshgirl]

Have you been watching How to Drink? He's had a bit of a tiki kick himself recently.

[@cbartlett]

@@peshgirl Thanks, I'll check that one out! My current favorite cocktail channel is The Educated Barfly.

[@t_y8274]

Where i live we would consider sour pomegranite mollasses and olive oil as salad dressing

[@Lumens1]

Can you freeze this and/or can it? I imagine that you could to extend the shelf life even further

[@SCOTTIEBEAUTIFUL]

Can you buy pomegranate molasses at Toronto grocery stores? I’ve not heard of it.

[@chrisfx6140]

If you want to use the tge orange blosom water and dates you should try our maltese "imqaret" they are sweet fried street food you should definitely try them.

[@goeftberg]

Hi, the recipe for Lime Cordial ? You should try Picon recipe

[@michael48892]

Did he ever figure out the KFC recipe? I was looking forward to seeing how close he got

[@Kinkajou1015]

He's working on it in the background.

[@michael48892]

@@Kinkajou1015 That's good to know. I thought he might have given up on it.

[@Kinkajou1015]

@@michael48892 Nah, it takes time to test the different formulations and tweak them. Plus the money for the materials (raw chicken). It wouldn't be as interesting if there were 10 videos of, "not there yet".

[@probablycrazy7085]

You are the chosen squozen.

[@cindyturner7240]

Where did you find pomegranate molasses? Thanks for the great video.

[@Spaxcore]

You can find it at any Middle Eastern/Turkish market.

[@D3UberD3]

can you do homemade lime cordial too?

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

It’s coming

[@benbubear8046]

The clicking from your apron is very annoying... love the video tho ♡

[@bryancasler]

I had to stop watching. Killing my ears, but love the video series. Hope they didn't all get recorded with that apron already.

[@LingonskalleeN]

@@bryancasler wdym its perfect ASMR

[@Mister_Mag00]

@@bryancasler if a little tapping makes you stop watching, you dont really love the videos friend

[@r4lfxd]

ASMR clicking Kreygasm

[@frogonmytoe2946]

I like it. Lol

[@trudysmorar]

Did you purchase the glass bottle you are storing the Grenadine in? Where can I buy them?

[@davidferrer678]

I remember buying grenadine with my mom and dad at a discount store. It used to be like 2-3 dollars for a big bottle. I can’t find it now for that same price :/ my dad used to mix this orange flavored fiber mix with some grenadine. I still do it but I just shake my head when I see the price at Walmart. It’s about 5-6 dollars now for a tiny 12 oz bottle.

[@ChakatSandwalker]

Finally, a brand we have in New Zealand (Rose's). However, I've never seen grenadine.

[@RichardjLarby]

This got me thinking about Rose's Lime Cordial - I always find I need to use LOTS to get the amount of lime flavour I want. However, I've found cheaper lime cordials pack a better punch. I've not had Rose's grenadine, Bol's is far more prevalent in Europe

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

We've shot a Lime Cordial video - it will be out in a couple of weeks.

[@chaliceguard4575]

Pomegranate syrup? Orange blossom water? Never seen these in our grocery stores in S. Florida. Where to buy these?

[@orazioraffermati5303]

Can you use sweeteners instead of sugar

[@terminator6267]

*_Well Glen. I am sure this syrup will give an explosion of flavors. C:_*

[@ih8chz]

great video glen! hahah that clicking was driving me insane, i couldn't figure out where it was coming from, then i paused the video

[@phineasrumson3116]

Giroux Grenadine had pom syrup in it years ago, now corn syrup and flavoring.

[@Paul_K_]

isn't there enough sugar already in the pomegranate juice that you should adjust the ratio for adding more?

[@ethangillese]

Do you have to refrigerate orange blossom water and rose water? I thought I was told it was fine in the cupboard!

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

It probably is fine in the cupboard - I just keep it in the fridge.

[@joereedmusic9853]

Perfect for a Tequila Sunrise.

[@MarkBlease]

T-shirt idea: a picture of a citrus being squeezed and the juice coming out into a glass, with a stylized font saying "squozen"...however you spelled it.

[@AM2PMReviews]

Mark Blease I would buy it

[@EekaPeche]

ad a teaspoon of citric acid to boost the colour. bring it to a boil for a sec, to extent the shelflife even more, after cleaning your bottle well.

[@misio87]

I'm Polish and I have never seen that brand of Spirytus. And we use a ton of Spirytus for pastries and cooking. edit: I looked on google it's Spirytus Gdański. I'm from Gdynia which is really close to Gdańsk. It exists, but I have never in my 32 years of life seen this on shelves of any store. I guess it's more popular abroad.

[@ldg2655]

I have never heard of pomegranate molasses… it is apparently not available in my SW Missouri location.

[@callioscope]

Great video ... brings back childhood Shirley Temple memories! So, is Grenache-the wine grape-named for its color?

[@joriscomminges5851]

Grenade=pomegranate not grenache the grape.

[@Theboss24611]

I always thought grenadine was cherry....

[@brittblake2258]

Same...

[@pippishortstocking7913]

Not real grenadine. American bars use artificial cherry flavored high fructose corn syrup as "grenadine".

[@IMortalNemesisI]

I got Rose's grenadine under the assumption it would actually be grenadine, only to get home and look at the ingredients and realize it's just corn syrup and red 40. yippee.

[@techstormster]

Thanks to Rose's I just learned that Grenadine was supposed to be flavored with Pomegranate today. I seriously had no idea.

[@Jason-dv2ns]

What's with the mood lighting Glen?

[@jeansteesgal9593]

Could this stuff be made with just the molasses and the juice inna 1/1 ratios?

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

The flavour would be overpowering.

[@CollegeGoofy]

Where do you get pomegranate molasses?

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

Here in Toronto - pretty much every grocery store.

[@Yasmeentea]

Awesome video... although the past tense for squeezed is squeezed not squozed

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

Squozen is a perfectly cromulent dialectal variant past tense of squeeze found in parts of the world. (including England)

[@Yasmeentea]

@@GlenAndFriendsCooking wow thank you so much, I've learned something new!

[@TheChefLady4JC]

English is an ODD language: FREEZE👉FROZEN SQUEEZE 👉SqueezeD? IMO, I like Glen's version of SQUOZEN!! LOL

[@itsallaboutthecocktail]

Great job and good screen presence.

[@uminoojosamanincenneti]

Your kitchen literally looks like mine 😅

[@adhocdropoffs]

I only drink the blood of my enemies. And occasionally a strawberry Yoo-hoo. Or a Sarsaparilla. Grenadine, straight from the can. Deeelicious. ..

[@aymanabdellatief1572]

I’ve seen people use maraschino cherry juice as a substitute for a grenadine.

[@gregmiller4387]

You would have to do a lot of drinking to use up that whole bottle of Grenadine in 8 weeks or even 8 month. You would have to start mainlining tequila sunrises, your liver would be shot.

[@marshallsilva9389]

Give measures 2c sugar to 2cjuice??

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

As it says on screen at 0:48 full recipe and measurements are in the description box and on screen at the end of the video.

[@Artur-Itas]

DOES GRENADINE STORE BOUGHT NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED?

[@TheSuzberry]

How would I use that much Grenadine in 10 weeks? Any ideas?

[@Red__Pixel]

Here in the Netherlands, I've never seen fresh pomegranate juice, nor pomegranate molasses. Also orange blossom water seems hard to come by.

[@aristiconeyeclinic4391]

Go to the moroccon toko’s

[@simpson6700]

I only got the grenadine juice... Oh well, it'll have to do today.

[@style11guru]

Cocktail week coming soon?

[@ZagrajmySobie]

Gdański Spirytus!

[@johnc6617]

How do they make their to last forever on store shelves? You know they dont sell all bottles in 6 weeks?

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

The list of chemical preservatives on the label would be a good place to start.

[@D2Aventures]

All we see here in the uk is monin grenadine here in the uk and it has no pomegranite in it at all. Just blackcurrant, raspberry and edlerberry

[@Ryush806]

Would like to see a drink made with both grenadines or at least dilute them in water to get an understanding of how the colors hold up when used as part of something.

[@frogonmytoe2946]

Squozen pomegranate? The only time I’ve ever seen/heard that word was your Squozen Cola vid. I didn’t look into it though as I thought maybe it was a brand but apparently it’s a word? Lol 🤷‍♀️

[@frogonmytoe2946]

Wait..is it a word? Google is not helping me LOL

[@IRMentat]

Sounds like the Mic is constantly scraping against a button or something.

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

Yeah - I figured out too late that the clasps on this apron clink. So it will be like this for a few videos.

[@andrewmoore150]

Any more kfc videos coming?

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

Patience.

[@disciplebill]

@@GlenAndFriendsCooking is a virtue, but in the meantime...my lovely Wife has come out of the kitchen with a fried chicken recipe that is far tastier, more crispy and lighter than KFC's. Young lady is on to something.

[@luthienprice2949]

Lovely video, as usual. But please move your microphone away from the clanking metal bits of your apron... ^_^ (Beautiful apron by the way)

[@johnsilva5020]

Haha. 😂 doesn't everyone in Canada have Rose' Grenadine and lime syrup and bottles of Cedar Orange blossom and Rose water? My bad.. 😂😅

[@rndmcnflct]

Clinking chain apron ASMR?

[@chloepainter8076]

I always thought that it was cherry flavored.

[@ShinKyuubi]

Biggest problem for me making this? It costs me, for the best and cheapest Orange Blossom Water, Pomegranate Juice, and Pomegranate molasses: 45.55 on Amazon..before tax. For as much use as I'd get out of this..it's MORE expensive than just buying a high quality premade one or about the same price..I can get a good quality 9.5oz bottle of grenadine made with real pomegranates for around 25 bucks..is it expensive? Yeah..but it's still cheaper than buying all the ingredients online and making it myself because few if any local places carry the molasses and pure juice..I'd honestly have an easier time finding the orange blossom water locally than anything pomegranate that isn't the fruit itself or a bottle of POM Wonderful.

[@AM2PMReviews]

Squozen 😂

[@MarkBlease]

far less "squozen" comments then i would have thought.

[@lakrids-pibe]

Squozen!

[@Rellik85]

Did he say “squozen”?

[@missmaam792]

How in the world would you use that big bottle of "grenadine" in two months?

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

I'll be shooting a tonne of cocktail videos - but you can just scale it down.