Organic Grenadine Syrup

Grenadine Syrup made from red berries and vanilla

The organic Grenadine syrup from Bacanha is a French berry syrup featuring strawberry, raspberry, and redcurrant, produced in a workshop near Paris. Berry-like, sweet, with a hint of vanilla in the background. It contains real fruit juice concentrates, and 400 ml is enough to make around 20 glasses.

Grenadine syrup is the red classic of any home bar and belongs to the Sirop Brut range from the Parisian manufacturer Bacanha. However, its name is misleading, as it comes from "grenade," the French word for pomegranate. Instead, this bottle contains red berries, which is also stated on the label.

Berry-like, fruity, with a touch of vanilla

Strawberry, raspberry, and blackcurrant set the tone, each with its own role. The strawberry provides sweetness, the raspberry adds fragrance, and the blackcurrant contributes acidity.

Above this lies a subtle note of vanilla that binds the three together. On the palate, it is berry-forward, juicy, and fruity, with an acidity that prevents it from becoming cloying. The label lists organic cane sugar, water, natural berry flavors, concentrated organic blackcurrant juice, organic strawberry and raspberry juice concentrates, and vanilla flavor.

The name is misleading, and that is a little story in itself. The French "grenade" means pomegranate, which originates from the Latin "granatum," meaning "full of seeds." Over the decades, the word has become detached from the fruit and now primarily describes a color and a profile, namely red and berry-sweet. What you get here are red berries, and that is exactly what the label says.

From Tequila Sunrise to Monaco

A splash of grenadine at the bottom of the glass, orange juice poured on top, tequila added, and the red gradient of the Tequila Sunrise forms all on its own.

In France, the "Monaco"—a beer with grenadine and lemonade—is well-known, as is the "Diabolo grenadine" for the children at the next table. With sparkling wine, it becomes a Kir Royal; with soda water, it turns into a lemonade that colors every child's birthday glass red.

In the kitchen, it belongs over fruit salad, in creamy desserts, and on the whipped cream for a cake. Those who prefer individual berries in their pure form can find our Organic Strawberry Syrup, and for a floral counterpoint, the Organic Rose Syrup is available.

Why real juices make the difference

The syrups are blended in Saint-Soupplets near Paris. For their grenadine, they go a step further than with most varieties.

Here, they do not just work with flavorings from Grasse, but with concentrated organic fruit juices from blackcurrant, strawberry, and raspberry. The juice provides substance and acidity, the aroma provides the fragrance, and only together do they create a grenadine that tastes like berries instead of just syrup.

"Preserving the authenticity of the flavors," as the manufacturer describes its work, means more effort for a grenadine than might otherwise be necessary. The organic cane sugar comes from Brazil and is sourced from regenerative agriculture.

All varieties maintain the same balance of acidity and sugar, a pH value below 4.5, and around 60 degrees Brix, which is why they are less sweet than usual. You notice this particularly with the berries, as their acidity would otherwise quickly vanish. From the Bacanha range, we stock 25 varieties, from citrus and floral to spice. You can never go wrong with red.

Pour down the side of the glass for the perfect gradient

In the glass, one part syrup to 8 to 10 parts ice-cold water, plus ice and a slice of lemon. For the Tequila Sunrise, pour it slowly down the inside of the glass at the very end; it will settle at the bottom, creating the perfect gradient. Once opened, the bottle belongs in the refrigerator and will keep for 2 months. Further berry varieties can be found in our syrup selection.

Organic control number FR-BIO-01 – French Agriculture