Collins Grenadine 12OZ

Collins Grenadine 12OZ is a non-alcoholic cocktail syrup made with real pomegranate juice and real sugar in a 12-ounce bottle. This reformulated grenadine earned a Silver medal at the 2019 SIP Awards and distinguishes itself from mass-market competitors by using natural ingredients with no high fructose corn syrup.

Quick Facts: ABV: 0% (Non-Alcoholic Syrup)  |  Origin: USA  |  Size: 12 oz  |  Brand: Collins

Production & Ingredients

Collins reformulated its grenadine to center on real pomegranate juice concentrate and real cane sugar, moving away from the artificial colorings and high fructose corn syrup found in many mainstream grenadines. The ingredient list includes water, sugar, pomegranate juice concentrate, citric acid, natural flavor, and purple carrot extract for color — the last being a plant-derived alternative to synthetic dyes like FD&C Red #40. Potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, and sodium metabisulfite serve as preservatives to maintain shelf stability.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright pomegranate fruit rises immediately, followed by a gentle sweetness reminiscent of fresh berry compote. There is no cloying artificial candy character.

Taste: The entry is clean and sweet, moving quickly into a juicy pomegranate mid-palate with balanced tartness from citric acid. Real sugar gives the syrup a rounder, more natural sweetness compared to corn syrup-based alternatives, and the overall impression is of sweet-tart pomegranate juice rather than flat, one-dimensional sugar water.

Finish: A pleasant fruity tartness lingers briefly, with enough acidity to keep cocktails from tipping into saccharine territory. The mouthfeel carries a nice natural body without excessive viscosity.

How to Use Collins Grenadine

Collins Grenadine works as a direct replacement in any recipe calling for grenadine — typically in quantities of 0.25 to 0.75 ounces per drink. Its balanced sweet-tart profile and brilliant pink hue make it especially well-suited for classic cocktails:

• Shirley Temple / Roy Rogers: The real pomegranate flavor adds genuine fruit character to these iconic non-alcoholic drinks.
• Jack Rose: Grenadine is the defining ingredient here, and using one made from actual pomegranate juice elevates the applejack-based classic with authentic tartness.
• Tequila Sunrise: The natural body and color of Collins Grenadine create a clean gradient layering effect and a more nuanced sweetness against orange juice and tequila.

Best For

• Home bartenders upgrading from artificial grenadine brands
• Building a cocktail syrup collection with natural ingredients
• Non-alcoholic drink preparation for family gatherings
• Bartenders seeking a shelf-stable grenadine with real pomegranate juice

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Collins Grenadine taste like? Collins Grenadine delivers a sweet-tart pomegranate flavor built on real sugar, with a natural fruitiness and balanced acidity rather than the flat, candy-like sweetness of many commercial grenadines.

How does Collins Grenadine compare to Rose's Grenadine? Rose's Grenadine is formulated with high fructose corn syrup and artificial colors (FD&C Red #40 and Blue #1), while Collins uses real pomegranate juice concentrate, real sugar, and purple carrot extract for color. The result is a more fruit-forward, less artificially sweet syrup with a cleaner ingredient list.

Is Collins Grenadine good for cocktails? Yes — its balanced sweetness and natural pomegranate tartness make it a reliable cocktail syrup for classics like the Jack Rose, Tequila Sunrise, and Ward Eight, as well as non-alcoholic drinks like the Shirley Temple.

Where is Collins Grenadine made? Collins Grenadine is a product of the USA, produced under the Collins brand, which is known for its line of cocktail mixers and bar accessories.

What foods pair well with Collins Grenadine? As a syrup, Collins Grenadine works beyond the bar: drizzle it over vanilla ice cream for a pomegranate sundae, stir it into sparkling water for a homemade soda, mix it into vinaigrettes for a sweet-tart salad dressing, use it as a glaze for roasted duck or pork, or add it to pancake and waffle toppings alongside fresh berries.

What sizes does Collins Grenadine come in? Collins Grenadine is commonly available in a 12-ounce (355 ml) bottle, which is the standard retail size for the product.

Is Collins Grenadine worth the price? Collins Grenadine positions as a premium everyday cocktail syrup — priced above mass-market brands like Rose's, but justified by its use of real pomegranate juice, real sugar, and natural coloring. For anyone serious about making better drinks at home, the ingredient quality represents a meaningful upgrade over artificial alternatives.

Why Collins Grenadine?

Grenadine is one of the most frequently used — and most frequently debased — cocktail syrups on the market. Collins addressed this by reformulating with real pomegranate juice concentrate and real sugar, earning a Silver medal at the 2019 SIP Awards in the process. The use of purple carrot extract instead of synthetic food dyes gives the syrup a natural pink hue that looks authentic in the glass. For the volume of cocktails and mocktails that call for grenadine, this 12-ounce bottle delivers a cleaner-tasting, more honest version of an essential bar ingredient.