Liq Alchemist Grenadine

Liq Alchemist Grenadine is a non-alcoholic cocktail mixer from Esplanda. Grenadine is a sweet, tart syrup traditionally built on pomegranate. The listing doesn't state this bottle's ingredients, sweetness level or flavor profile, so what follows describes how the style usually behaves. Expect a deep red color, a sweetness that leads, and a fruity, slightly tangy finish. Check the label for the exact ingredient list. In the glass, grenadine is mainly a color and a sweet-tart accent, not a base flavor. A small measure, usually a quarter to half an ounce, tints a drink red and rounds out its sharper edges. Because it is dense and sugary, it sinks when poured gently over the back of a spoon into a lighter liquid. This is how the layered sunrise look works. Stirring or shaking it in gives an even pink to ruby color instead. The classic uses are the Tequila Sunrise, where it settles under orange juice and tequila, and the Jack Rose, which pairs it with apple brandy and lemon juice. It also appears in the Shirley Temple (ginger ale or lemon-lime soda with a splash of grenadine), the Singapore Sling and the Clover Club in some recipes. It also works in non-alcoholic drinks. Try it in sparkling water with lime, or in lemonade, where the sweetness balances the acidity. Start with a small pour and adjust, since a heavy hand quickly makes a drink cloying. No chilling or dilution is needed, because grenadine is not served on its own. Keep it at room temperature for easy pouring, and refrigerate after opening if the label recommends it. Build drinks over ice in a highball or Collins glass for sunrise-style layers and long drinks. Use a coupe or Nick and Nora glass for shaken, spirit-forward drinks like the Jack Rose. A short pour over crushed ice in a rocks glass suits a simple soda-and-grenadine drink. Garnish with a citrus wheel or a cherry to match the drink's tartness.