Grenadine Alcoholic Cordial

Notes - A cordial is an alcoholic infusion of herbs or other plants and is often thought to have invigorating or stimulating properties (the word cordial is really interchangeable with liqueur). The Phillips' of Bristol cordials are all made to secret recipes handed down to JR Phillips and have a long West Country heritage. Grenadine, which is traditionally a red syrup, is used as an ingredient in cocktails, both for its flavor and to give a pink tinge to mixed drinks. "Grenadines" are also made by mixing the syrup with cold water in a glass or pitcher, sometimes with ice. The name "grenadine" comes from the French word grenade for pomegranate, as grenadine was originally prepared from pomegranate juice and sugar. Grenadine can also be combined with beer, forming what has been coined "grena-beer" or more recently "Christmas beer." The grena-beer fad originated in Europe during the nineties. It is currently popular in Southern California. Its most famous use is as one of the ingredients of a Tequila Sunrise cocktail (tequila, orange juice, and grenadine syrup).
 
     

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