If you’ve heard of grenadine but aren’t sure quite what it is or how to use it, then you’re in the right place! This delicious and versatile pomegranate-flavoured syrup is a firm favourite among bartenders and cocktail connoisseurs the world over, and we’re on a mission to make it a mainstay of every gin-lover’s home bar, too!

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A little tart, a little sweet and richly fruity with the flavour of pomegranate, this syrup has been used in hundreds of cocktail recipes for over 100 years! Below you’ll find just a few of our favourite gin cocktails that use this essential syrup, from the classic Gin Daisy - which dates back to the 19th Century and is just as mouthwatering today! - to the Gin Sunrise, our fabulous new take on the retro ‘80s favourite, the Tequila Sunrise.

Using grenadine in your cocktails is so easy, and the results are so wonderful - we heartily encourage you to give these four easy recipes a go this weekend!

You can pick up a bottle of this gorgeous deep scarlet syrup on our online shop today, so what are you waiting for? It’s time to get stirring, shaking and sipping!

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Gin Sunrise

We gave a ginny makeover to the classic retro cocktail, the Tequila Sunrise, and it’s a real showstopper! Use your grenadine syrup with orange juice to create a fabulous ‘sunrise’ blush effect in your glass. Oh, and it’s dead easy to make and tastes fantastic, too. What’s not to love? Get the recipe >>

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Gin Daisy

This classic cocktail combines smooth gin, fruity orange liqueur, tart lemon juice, sweet grenadine and bubbly soda water - all served over mounds of crushed ice for a deliciously refreshing summer cocktail! Made correctly, it will have a beautiful blush-pink appearance. Gorgeous. Get the recipe >>

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Pomegranate Gin Sour

If you like a Clover Club, you’ll love this cocktail! It’s smooth, with a velvety mouthfeel and a pleasant mix of citrus and tart fruitiness on the palate thanks to the grenadine. Get the recipe >>

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Grenadine Royale

This stunning, sparkling cocktail tastes as good as it looks! Perfect for adding a little glamour to a special occasion, this simple cocktail recipe is less of a recipe and more a question of assembly! Ready in a matter of seconds, it needs no fancy equipment, either. Get the recipe >>