Grenadine

/ˈɡrenədiːn/
noun

A sweet red syrup made from pomegranates used for making cocktails or adding flavor to desserts.

She added a dash of grenadine to the tequila sunrise cocktail for color and sweetness.
Visual representation of "grenadine" - A sweet red syrup made from pomegranates used for making cocktails or adding flavor to desserts

Often appears as...

  • splash of grenadine
  • grenadine syrup
noun

A fabric made from a loosely twisted silk.

The dress was made of a soft pink grenadine, giving it a delicate feel.
Visual representation of "grenadine" - A fabric made from a loosely twisted silk.

Often appears as...

  • grenadine fabric
  • grenadine silk

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noun

A sweet red syrup made from pomegranates used for making cocktails or adding flavor to desserts.

She added a dash of grenadine to the tequila sunrise cocktail for color and sweetness.
Visual representation of "grenadine" - A sweet red syrup made from pomegranates used for making cocktails or adding flavor to desserts

Often appears as...

  • splash of grenadine
  • grenadine syrup
noun

A fabric made from a loosely twisted silk.

The dress was made of a soft pink grenadine, giving it a delicate feel.
Visual representation of "grenadine" - A fabric made from a loosely twisted silk.

Often appears as...

  • grenadine fabric
  • grenadine silk

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

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Visual representation of "grenadine"
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Cocktail Ingredient

Grenadine is commonly used in bars and by bartenders when mixing colorful, sweet cocktails.

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The bartender mixed grenadine into the cocktail for a fruity flavor.
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Non-Alcoholic Uses

Although popular in cocktails, grenadine is non-alcoholic and can be used in any sweet drink.

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The kids enjoyed their Shirley Temple drinks with grenadine.
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Visual Appeal

Grenadine adds a distinctive deep red color to drinks, making them visually appealing.

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A splash of grenadine turned the lemonade a beautiful shade of pink.
Visual representation of the word "Grenadine"

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I'm just gonna say quiet will you listen to this grenadine and the other one is ello down there very nice

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I'm just gonna say quiet will you listen to this grenadine and the other one is ello down there very nice

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