After reading so many different ways to make Grenadine, the cold method, the hot method etc.... Everyone has their own methods it seems. I decided to experiment with an idea I had about making my own. I basically combined the hot and cold method of making it.
I decided to make a simply syrup very thick with water and add my pomegranate juice. I have to say it came out fabulous. No cooked flavor and with the ease of heating. :)
I took 1 cup water to 2 cups of sugar and about 1/8 cup of karo syrup, I know some don't like this, but it will help keep the sugar from crystalizing. I brought this to a boil until the sugar was dissolved and clear. I set it aside to cool
Once the simple syrup (will be very thick) is cool, not cold, it was pretty much luke warm so it was still easy to work with, I added the pomegranate juice and Vodka.
My proportions were 1 cup simple syrup to 1 1/4 cup pomegranate juice. I have to tell you, not only did it come out beautiful, but the taste was incredible. No cooked taste and so simple to put together.
I added 1 oz Vodka to the whole bottle of grenadine to help with preserving.
8/14/10
Comment: I tried the Grenadine and it turned out fabulous, I hope it keeps for a while. I will let you know
