Roses Grenadine Syrup 12 FL

Rose's has been making cocktail mixers since 1867, when Scottish grocer Lauchlin Rose patented a way to preserve lime juice with sugar instead of alcohol — the same non-alcoholic preservation principle behind the syrups the brand still makes today. This grenadine is a bright red, pomegranate-forward syrup built for sweetening and coloring a cocktail rather than for drinking straight, with a tart-sweet flavor that sits closer to real pomegranate than the artificial cherry-candy grenadine found in some bargain bottles. Expect a syrup that pours slowly and sinks rather than mixes on contact, which is exactly the point for layered drinks. It's the bottle a home bar reaches for the moment a Tequila Sunrise or Shirley Temple is on order.

How to use Rose's Grenadine Syrup

Pour it slowly down the side of a glass over a Tequila Sunrise or Jack Rose to get the classic sinking-sunset layer, or add a splash to a Shirley Temple for the kids' table. A little goes a long way — start with a half-ounce and adjust to taste.

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