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Homemade Grenadine

We can't imagine buying this drink necessity—it's so easy to make at home.

Cook' note:

Syrup keeps, covered and chilled, 1 month.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 min

  • Yield

    Makes about 1/2 cup

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain pomegranate juice (such as POM Wonderful)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Bring pomegranate juice and sugar to a boil in a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then simmer until reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Cool to room temperature.

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