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12+ Awesome Drinks with Grenadine

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Grenadine is a sweet and fruity syrup that adds a burst of bright red color and a touch of magic to many different drinks. If you are looking to expand your bartending skills and try out some new things, check out this list of the most awesome drinks with grenadine.

Bottle of Grenadine on a table.
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🥂 Drinks with Grenadine

Grenadine is a bright red syrup that is sweet and made of pomegranate. Though some people think that it tastes like cherry syrup instead of pomegranates.

This syrup is often times used in cocktails, but it is a non-alcoholic syrup. It can be used in any type of drink from milks to mocktails to teas as well.

One cool thing about grenadine is that with all it’s sugar content is has a heavy density. This means that it is often times used in layered drinks as it will sit on the bottom of the drink and allow other liquids to be layered on top of it.

It’s bright color also allows it to be shaken or stirred into drinks to get them to change colors like purple or red.

Keep on scrolling down to take a look at the absolute best grenadine shots and drinks that you can try.

🥃 Shots with Grenadine

Cherry Cheesecake Shot
Want to drink your cake? Shake up this bright red shot that tastes just like a sweet cherry cheesecake.
Why it's good: it's perfect to serve for dessert and it's super easy to make.
Check out this recipe
cherry cheesecake shot on a wooden table with ingredients next to the glass
Traffic Light Shot
This shot is a layered shot. It is, as you may expect red, yellow and green in color.
Why it's good: The bottom layer is grenadine, middle layer is creme de banana and top layer is midori. The shot is a sweet, fruity and creamy flavor.
Check out this recipe
traffic light shot in front of ingredient bottles
Slippery Nipple Shot
This is a dazzling three colored layered shot. It tastes like creamy red twizzlers with a little hint of caramel.
Why it's good: it's a nice party shot with bright red, white and cream colors.
Check out this recipe
slippery nipple shot with bottles in background
Cherry Bomb Shot
Looking for a fun bomb or drop shot? Give this easy and sweet cherry bomb shot a try. It is full of fizzy, tangy cherry flavor.
Why it's good: it's easy to make with only three ingredients. It makes a nice specialty shot to serve at parties.
Check out this recipe
Alien Brain Hemorrhage Shot
This gross named and gross looking shot is a perfect centerpiece to serve up at your next spook-tacular party.
Why it's good: this one is an elaborate shot to make, but it's bright blue and red colors with the look of brains floating in the shot is worth the time.
Check out this recipe
shot glass with alien brain hemmorage with liquor bottles visible in the background

Fun Dip Shot
This pink-ish red fun dip shot is super sweet just like the powered sugar candy. You can make it in different flavors as well, cherry is the most common.
Why it's good: To make this cherry flavored fun dip shot you just need grenadine, cherry vodka, sour mix, sprite and triple sec. Toss it all together and you are ready to drink.
Check out this recipe
fun dip shot on wooden table surrounded by ingredient bottles
Squashed Frog Shot
This sort of gross looking layered shot is a combination of midori, advocaat and grenadine. It gets it's name due to the green color and the appearance of the advocaat sitting in the drink.
Why it's good: Despite it's gross appearance, this shot is actually kind of sweet and fruity flavored. It is a fun centerpiece drink for things like Halloween parties.
Check out this recipe
squashed frog shot on a wooden table
Cap’n Crunch Shot
This shot tastes like the milk left in your bowl after eating some crunch berries cereal. It is a lightly red and creamy shot.
Why it's good: it's easy to shake up and has a nice, sweet flavor.
Check out this recipe
cap'n crunch shot next to all the bottles of ingredients used to make the drink

🍸 Cocktails with Grenadine

Blushing Bride Cocktail
This bright and bubbly cocktail is delicious. It is full of peach and cherry flavors that will dazzle your taste buds.
Why it's good: you only need three ingredients for this drink. It is perfect for brunch and celebrations.
Check out this recipe
blushing bride cocktail bubbling the glass with ingredients next to the glass
Dracula’s Kiss Cocktail
This sweet and fizzy cocktail is an alcoholic spin on a classic mocktail, the Roy Rogers. It tastes just like a spiked cherry soda.
Why it's good: you only need three simple ingredients – grenadine, coke and cherry vodka.
Check out this recipe
dracula's kiss cocktail next to bottles of coke, cherry vodka and grenadine
Shark Bite Drink
This drink is great for serving up as a dramatic centerpiece at your next halloween party or shark themed movie night. It is spicy and mingled with a nice citrus flavor.
Why it's good: it's a stunning cocktail full of neon blue and bright red drops floating on top.
Check out this recipe
shark bite drink in a rocks glass next to the ingredients used to make the drink
Amaretto Sunrise
This bright orange and red drink is a nice warm tone flavored twist on a classic sunrise cocktail. It is full of sweet and citrus flavor which is mellowed some by the light nuttiness of Amaretto.
Why it's good: it's a pretty drink that is great for serving at a wide variety of events from brunch to BBQs.
Check out this recipe
amaretto sunrise
Cherry Vodka Sour
This fruity twist on a standard sour drink has a nice cherry sweetness added in. The added grenadine also makes it a really pretty, bright red color.
Why it's good: only four ingredients are needed to shake this one up. It has the perfect blend of fruit, sweet and sour.
Check out this recipe
cherry vodka sour

💭 Drinks with Grenadine FAQ

What is grenadine?

Grenadine is a bright red, super sweet syrup made from pomegranates that is sometimes likened to a cherry flavor.

What can I use grenadine for?

Grenadine can be used in a wide variety of drinks from cocktails to mocktail to tea and milks. It can be used to add sweetness or color to a drink.

Can I drink grenadine by itself?

Yes, you could certainly drink grenadine by itself. However, it is really sweet and is much better served mixed with other ingredients.

How much alcohol is in grenadine?

There is no alcohol content in grenadine syrup.

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