Grenadine
Homemade grenadine is a vibrant pomegranate syrup made with granulated sugar, pomegranate juice and a splash of lemon juice. The Thermomix TM7 heats the mixture with controlled precision, dissolving the sugar evenly without scorching. Ideal for cocktails, mocktails and desserts, this ruby-red syrup keeps for weeks and tastes far fresher than shop-bought versions.
About this recipe
Grenadine Thermomix TM7 is the homemade pomegranate syrup that transforms ordinary drinks into something special. This simple recipe for grenadine syrup combines granulated sugar, pomegranate juice and a touch of lemon juice into a glossy, ruby-red syrup that far surpasses anything from a bottle. Searching for grenadine recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine usually leads to complicated stovetop methods requiring constant stirring and watchful eyes, but the TM7 handles the gentle heating automatically, dissolving the sugar evenly while you get on with something else. The result is a sweet-tart syrup with a silky consistency, perfect for cocktails such as the Tequila Sunrise, for children's mocktails like the Shirley Temple, drizzled over ice cream, or stirred into sparkling water on a warm summer evening. Because you control the ingredients, there are no artificial colourings or preservatives, only pure pomegranate flavour balanced with lemon freshness. It makes an excellent homemade gift and keeps well in a sterilised bottle, ready whenever a drink or dessert needs a splash of deep red sweetness.
Preparation tips
- Use pure, unsweetened pomegranate juice rather than juice blends, as added sugars or apple juice dilute the authentic tart flavour and thin the syrup. Freshly squeezed pomegranate juice gives the deepest ruby colour.
- Pour the finished grenadine into a sterilised glass bottle while still warm and store it in the fridge. A dash of extra lemon juice helps preserve the bright colour and keeps the syrup fresh for several weeks.
- For a deeper, more caramel-like flavour, let the sugar melt slowly into the pomegranate juice before increasing the heat. Children love grenadine in sparkling water or milk; pour it slowly over ice so it sinks and creates the classic sunrise effect.
Recipe variations
- Rose grenadine: add a teaspoon of rose water and a few crushed dried rose petals to the pomegranate and lemon mixture for a floral, Middle Eastern twist, wonderful in lemonades and festive mocktails.
- Berry grenadine: replace half of the pomegranate juice with redcurrant or raspberry juice for a tarter, fruitier syrup that pairs beautifully with desserts and sparkling wines at celebrations.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- You weigh the granulated sugar directly in the mixing bowl on the built-in scale, achieving exact proportions for a beautifully balanced grenadine syrup. [Precision Control]
- Precise heating gently dissolves the pomegranate juice and sugar without scorching, giving the syrup its glossy ruby colour and silky consistency. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 stirs the lemon juice and pomegranate mixture automatically, so you never need to stand at the hob watching for crystallised sugar. [Hands-Free]
- Mixing at high speed blends the lemon juice evenly through the pomegranate syrup in seconds, producing a uniform flavour without manual whisking. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free cooking frees you to sterilise bottles while the sugar and pomegranate juice reduce into a thick, pourable syrup with no stirring needed. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- granulated sugar
- pomegranate juice
- lemon juice