How to Use grenadine in a Sentence

grenadine

noun
  • An ant colony devours a drop of grenadine in this time-lapse video.
    — Valerie Ross, Discover Magazine, 8 Feb. 2012
  • But good grenadine isn’t just for mocktails or cocktails.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Shake with ice and pour into a Champagne flute over a ½ ounce of grenadine.
    — Tanya Edwards, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2019
  • Add the vodka and grenadine, then top with soda and/or ginger ale to fill.
    — M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 22 July 2022
  • To make it at home, grab some vodka, grenadine, and your favorite soda.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
  • For a tropical, frothy twist, swap half the grenadine for pineapple juice.
    — Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Tart cranberry juice meets fresh lime, syrupy sweet grenadine, and dry wine for a nice summery drink.
    — Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 1 July 2021
  • Both still and sparkling rosé pair well with bright, acidic, and sweet mixers such as lemonade, grenadine, or fruit juice.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Any will do the job here, but a good-quality grenadine will make a big difference.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Use this homemade pomegranate syrup as a sub for grenadine in any cocktail recipe.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 29 Oct. 2019
  • Turns out grenadine really was fancy all along.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Adding grenadine to this orange juice and tequila mixture gives it the pop of bright red color.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • For the creepy aspect, serve the grenadine mixture in a syringe and place it in a clear glass of soda.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Small Hands Foods also make great grenadine, as do many, many others.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2022
  • With both orange and lime juice and a healthy amount of grenadine, this is a classic fruity vodka cocktail.
    — Frederick Tippett, Sunset Magazine, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Here's a modern recipe for Pink Lemonade, with fresh juice and grenadine.
    — Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
  • Strawberries, a splash of grenadine, and fresh lime juice give this beachy cocktail its vibrant hue.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Sweet white vermouth, lemon juice and grenadine provide contrast and sharpness.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
  • To a cocktail shaker, add the bitters and grenadine (or cherry syrup,) then fill two-thirds of the way with ice.
    — M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 22 July 2022
  • This gin-forward drink is sweetened by juniper, pineapple, and grenadine.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The way it's made (the titular grenadine weave)creates a rich texture that doesn't overwhelm.
    — Jonathan Evans, Esquire, 15 Feb. 2018
  • It's made with orange, lime, lemon and grenadine, all given a kick with a mix of the island's Goslings rums.
    — Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Combine tequila blanco, grenadine and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker with ice.
    — Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Make sure to ask about the kiddie cocktail featuring Sprite and grenadine.
    — Emily Sabens, Indianapolis Star, 29 Aug. 2019
  • And this brew which combines vodka with blackberries, grenadine, and simple syrup does just that.
    — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 4 Oct. 2022
  • This sort of skulduggery wasn’t limited to just the grenadine market, of course.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Once cool, transfer grenadine to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate up to 7 days.
    — Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Then try the Beach House, with pistachio orgeat, lemon and pineapple juices, cream and grenadine.
    — Anne Brockhoff, kansascity, 9 Jan. 2018
  • To the shaker cup, add 1 ½ ounces rum, 1 ounce pineapple juice, 1 ounce orange juice, and a splash of grenadine.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
  • Strain mixture into a bowl and allow grenadine to cool to room temperature.
    — Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026

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