4 of the best gin and grenadine cocktails

If you’ve heard of grenadine but aren’t sure quite what it is or how to use it, then you’re in the right place! This delicious and versatile pomegranate-flavoured syrup is a firm favourite among bartenders and cocktail connoisseurs the world over, and we’re on a mission to make it a mainstay of every gin-lover’s home bar, too!

A little tart, a little sweet and richly fruity with the flavour of pomegranate, this syrup has been used in hundreds of cocktail recipes for over 100 years! Below you’ll find just a few of our favourite gin cocktails that use this essential syrup, from the classic Gin Daisy - which dates back to the 19th Century and is just as mouthwatering today! - to the Gin Sunrise, our fabulous new take on the retro ‘80s favourite, the Tequila Sunrise.

Using grenadine in your cocktails is so easy, and the results are so wonderful - we heartily encourage you to give these four easy recipes a go this weekend!

You can pick up a bottle of this gorgeous deep scarlet syrup on our online shop today, so what are you waiting for? It’s time to get stirring, shaking and sipping!

We gave a ginny makeover to the classic retro cocktail, the Tequila Sunrise, and it’s a real showstopper! Use your grenadine syrup with orange juice to create a fabulous ‘sunrise’ blush effect in your glass. Oh, and it’s dead easy to make and tastes fantastic, too. What’s not to love? Get the recipe >>

This classic cocktail combines smooth gin, fruity orange liqueur, tart lemon juice, sweet grenadine and bubbly soda water - all served over mounds of crushed ice for a deliciously refreshing summer cocktail! Made correctly, it will have a beautiful blush-pink appearance. Gorgeous. Get the recipe >>

If you like a Clover Club, you’ll love this cocktail! It’s smooth, with a velvety mouthfeel and a pleasant mix of citrus and tart fruitiness on the palate thanks to the grenadine. Get the recipe >>

This stunning, sparkling cocktail tastes as good as it looks! Perfect for adding a little glamour to a special occasion, this simple cocktail recipe is less of a recipe and more a question of assembly! Ready in a matter of seconds, it needs no fancy equipment, either. Get the recipe >>