Pomegranate Syrup Recipe

A sweet, tangy and versatile syrup made from pomegranate juice.

Pomegranate syrup in bottle with drink with liqueur.

Combine pomegranate juice with just three other ingredients and you have the most amazing liqueur! Pomegranate syrup is perfect in drinks and cocktails or desserts.

Pomegranate syrup or grenadine?

Pomegranate syrup is very similar to grenadine but a little less sweet.

However, you could substitute it for many recipes that call for grenadine, including my Festive Fruit Cups.

The recipe I used here is based on the passionfruit cordial recipe recorded by Nana Ling in the late 1930’s.

I adapted this recipe to make Lime Syrup, Orange Syrup, Lemon Mint Syrup, and Elderflower Syrup.

However, here we are making pomegranate syrup.

Ingredients for pomegranate syrup

To prepare this sweet liqueur you will need:

fresh pomegranate juice
powdered sugar
lemon juice
tartaric acid.

Keep scrolling for the ingredient amounts at the bottom of this post in the recipe card.

How do I juice a pomegranate?

It’s easier than you might think!

First, cut open the pomegranate and remove the seeds, which contain all that wonderful ruby red juice.

Check out my post which includes an instructional video if you are unsure how to do this.

Once you have the seeds, simply puree them in a blender or food processor, then pass them through a sieve to extract the juice.

Can I use citric acid instead of tartaric acid?

You can, however, tartaric acid is generally preferred in sweet liqueurs.

Keep in mind that while both are used as preservatives, tartaric acid has a sharper and more acrid sour taste, while citric acid has a refreshing and fruity sour taste.

So the liqueur will have a slightly different taste depending on what acid you use.

How to make pomegranate syrup

It’s a simple process to make this liqueur that you’ll enjoy for weeks.

Once you’ve juiced the pomegranate (see above if you need juicing instructions), combine the pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and sugar in a saucepan.

Stir over low to medium heat to dissolve the sugar. Heat until almost boiling, then remove from heat.

Add tartaric acid and stir to dissolve.

Allow to cool slightly.

Strain through a muslin cloth, pour into sterilized bottles and seal with lids.

Place the liquor in the fridge or do your own research on bottling liquors for the pantry.

What can I do with pomegranate syrup?

My favorite way to add it to lemonade is to make a pink lemonade.

You can also pour it over ice or use it in my celebratory fruit cup recipe.

Mocktails and cocktails that call for grenadine might also taste good with this liqueur. Pomegranate syrup cocktail, anyone?

1 1/2 cups fresh pomegranate juice
2 cups powdered sugar
1 small lemon (juice only)
1 teaspoon tartaric acid

Mix pomegranate juice, lemon juice and sugar in a saucepan.
Stir over low to medium heat to dissolve the sugar. Heat to almost boiling and remove from the stove.
Add tartaric acid and stir to dissolve.
Allow to cool slightly.
Strain through a muslin cloth, pour into sterilized bottles and seal with lids.

TIPS:

To juice a pomegranate, cut open the pomegranate and remove the juicy seeds. Once you have the seeds, simply puree them in a blender or food processor, then pass them through a sieve to extract the juice
You can use citric acid instead of tartaric acid but remember that both used as a preservative, tartaric acid has a sharper and more acrid sour taste while citric acid has a refreshing and fruity sour taste.

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