grenadine

noun gren·a·dine \ ˌgre-nə-ˈdēn , ˈgre-nə-ˌdēn \

Updated on: 18 Apr 2018

Definition of grenadine

1 : an open-weave fabric of various fibers

2 : a moderate reddish orange

3 : a syrup flavored with pomegranates and used in mixed drinks

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Recent Examples of grenadine from the Web

Cocina’s Firing Squad, for instance, mixes mezcal, grenadine, lime, seltzer and bitters; the Champurrado Old-Fashioned, named for the Mexican chocolate drink, combines rum, chocolate bitters, allspice dram and Squirt.

— carol deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Cocina 1022 open for lunch, dinner and, soon, late-night," 6 Apr. 2018
The taste: This naturally fermented sparkling Gamay has a light and airy bouquet, but each sip packs a punch of savory cherries and ripe strawberries, with notes of wet gravel and a grenadine finish.

— emily eisen, Bon Appetit, "11 Natural Wines That Taste as Good as They Look," 26 Mar. 2018
Fill the champagne flute 2/3 full of the juice mixture, top with champagne, and then add two tablespoons of grenadine.

— esquire editors, Esquire, "How to Make a Classic Mimosa," 7 Mar. 2018
Roy Inman Special to The Star Take the Jack Rose, a cocktail traditionally made with applejack, lemon juice and grenadine.

— anne brockhoff, kansascity, "Simple and delicious cocktails you can make at home | The Kansas City Star," 20 Feb. 2018
Makes 1 drink 2 ounces applejack 3/4 ounce fresh lemon or lime juice, or a combination 1/2 ounce grenadine, or use the syrup from a jar of good quality cocktail cherries Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice; shake until chilled.

— anne brockhoff, kansascity, "Simple and delicious cocktails you can make at home | The Kansas City Star," 20 Feb. 2018
The way it's made (the titular grenadine weave)creates a rich texture that doesn't overwhelm.

— jonathan evans, Esquire, "If You're Only Going to Own One Tie, Make It This One," 15 Feb. 2018
In the Big Easy, where public drinking is legal, ruby-red (or orange, depending on how much grenadine is in the mix), rum-heavy Hurricane cocktails have become synonymous with the city’s oldest neighborhood, the French Quarter.

— grace dickinson, Philly.com, "The history of the Hurricane and how to make one for Mardi Gras," 12 Feb. 2018
Dirty Shirley Shots 1 ounce vodka 0.5 ounce liquid from a jar of Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine Cherries 0.5 ounce grenadineOle Smoky Tennessee Moonshine Cherries for garnish Combine ingredients in a shot glass and throw one back.

— helin jung, Cosmopolitan, "10 Sexy Drinks That Reinvent the Meaning of ~Cocktails~," 29 June 2015

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