If you love colorful, fruity drinks that look gorgeous in the glass, grenadine is one of those ingredients that instantly makes everything more fun. It adds a bright pop of sweetness, that signature ruby-red swirl, and it works in both mocktails and cocktails — which is why I always keep a bottle in my fridge.
This roundup of 35+ Best Drinks With Grenadine has all the classics (hello, Shirley Temple!) plus fresh twists with citrus, berries, and sparkling mixers. Whether you’re hosting, making a special drink for the kids, or just treating yourself to something pretty, there’s a recipe here you’ll want to save.
Tips Making the Best Mocktails
- Use fresh citrus whenever possible. Lemon, lime, and orange juice brighten the drink instantly and taste way better than bottled versions.
- Don’t skip the garnish. Fresh mint, citrus slices, berries, or even cucumber ribbons make a mocktail feel special and “restaurant-level.”
- Sweeten lightly, then adjust. Start with a small amount of honey, agave, or simple syrup. You can always add more, but you can’t take it away.
- Add herbs for depth. Mint, basil, rosemary, and thyme add aroma and complexity without calories.
- Use crushed ice for a more refreshing sip. Mocktails taste colder and more balanced over crushed ice vs. large cubes.
- Shake or muddle when needed. Muddling fruits or herbs releases tons of natural flavor without extra sugar.
- Layer flavors instead of making it too sweet. Combine citrus + herbs + fizz for a balanced drink that doesn’t rely on sugar.
- Use sparkling water or club soda for fizz. They keep things light and healthy without added sweetness.
- Chill all ingredients beforehand. Cold juice + cold glasses + cold soda = better flavor and longer fizz.
- Don’t pour fizzy drinks too early. Add sparkling water or soda last to keep the drink bubbly and fresh.
- Try frozen fruit instead of ice. It keeps the drink cold without watering it down.
- Use a blender for creamy mocktails. Frozen pineapple, banana, or mango gives that smoothie-cocktail texture.
- Salt or sugar the rim for fun. A tiny rim of lime-sugar or chili-salt elevates even the simplest mocktail.
- Balance is everything. Think: sweet + tart + fresh + fizzy. If something tastes “flat,” add a squeeze of citrus.
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Purple Rain Drink
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Easy Tokyo Sunset Cocktail
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Witches Brew: A Spooky Halloween Cocktail
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Empress Dirty Shirley Gin Cocktail
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Easy Hawaiian Mai Tai
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Candy Corn Martini
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Vodka Sunrise
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Shirley Temple Punch
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Southern Peach Cocktail
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Tequila Sunset Cocktail
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Hawaiian Mimosa Cocktail
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Hot Hot Summer Heat Cocktail
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Tequila Sunrise Vampire Cocktail
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Rum Punch
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