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[opiumdreamworks]

a lot of drinks call for grenadine, what is it? where do i get it? if there are many kinds, which ones are considered the better tasting ones? thanks!

[The Archvillain Bartender]

Heya opium,

Grenadine is a pomegranate-based syrup. It's non-alcoholic, and used as a mixer or for decorative purposes. I get it at the grocery store... it's in the section with tonic water and non-alcoholic beer and stuff. Some liquor stores might carry it too, but I've never noticed it in my local stores.

[opiumdreamworks]

thanks ArchVillian!! i'll try to find it, maybe at bev and more!

[Tim]

Most people ask for Grenadine in their drinks because bartenders usually are too lazy or too cheap to use real cherry juice. It's supposed to be an aritifical cherry syrup but if you use real cherry juice you're doing your customers a big EXTRA. Or in my case, it's just normal.