Originally, grenadine was made with a base of pomegranate juice, which is how it got its name — the French word for pomegranate is grenade. Pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice are the three main ingredients of homemade grenadine syrup, creating the perfect balance of tart and sweet.

Is grenadine natural?

Real Grenadine is authentic in its ingredients and unrivaled in its flavor. Cold-processing ripe pomegranates retains the fruit's naturally fresh flavors and rich color. Pure cane sugar and orange blossom water lend this syrup great balance and an elegant floral aroma.

Why is grenadine bad for you?

Some of the more commonly-available brands of grenadine, however, contain no pomegranate juice whatsoever, in favor of high fructose corn syrup and food dye. ... As to whether grenadine is bad for you — well, it is a sugar syrup, not a health tonic.