grenadine
noun
gren·a·dine ˌgre-nə-ˈdēn 
ˈgre-nə-ˌdēn
1
: an open-weave fabric of various fibers
2
: a moderate reddish orange
3
: a syrup flavored with pomegranates and used in mixed drinks
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This Shirley Temple drink takes on a mad scientist vibe by serving it in beakers and adding grenadine with syringes. 
Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 13 Sep. 2022 The Dirty Shirley is built in the same way as the fluorescent cherry soda drink giddily enjoyed by children, mixing grenadine with lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7Up) — known as the Shirley Temple — then spiked with your preferred spirit. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 18 May 2022 Those who prefer their drinks less so should steer clear — or try a bitter lemon soda, a good craft grenadine (look for brands that include an acidic component in their ingredient list. M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 Add the vodka and grenadine, then top with soda and/or ginger ale to fill. M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 The orange in the recipe is practically begging for bourbon, and the grenadine ingratiates itself nicely. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 23 July 2022 To a cocktail shaker, add the bitters and grenadine (or cherry syrup,) then fill two-thirds of the way with ice. M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 The daisy — spirit (often brandy), lemon, liquid sweetener, like grenadine, and sometimes fizz — begat the margarita. Liza Weisstuch, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 How to Make a Dirty Shirley According to Juli Hale, senior culinary specialist in the Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen, the traditional Shirley Temple recipe includes lemon-lime soda or ginger ale, grenadine, and a maraschino cherry. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2022 See More
Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 13 Sep. 2022 The Dirty Shirley is built in the same way as the fluorescent cherry soda drink giddily enjoyed by children, mixing grenadine with lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7Up) — known as the Shirley Temple — then spiked with your preferred spirit. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 18 May 2022 Those who prefer their drinks less so should steer clear — or try a bitter lemon soda, a good craft grenadine (look for brands that include an acidic component in their ingredient list. M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 Add the vodka and grenadine, then top with soda and/or ginger ale to fill. M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 The orange in the recipe is practically begging for bourbon, and the grenadine ingratiates itself nicely. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 23 July 2022 To a cocktail shaker, add the bitters and grenadine (or cherry syrup,) then fill two-thirds of the way with ice. M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 The daisy — spirit (often brandy), lemon, liquid sweetener, like grenadine, and sometimes fizz — begat the margarita. Liza Weisstuch, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 How to Make a Dirty Shirley According to Juli Hale, senior culinary specialist in the Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen, the traditional Shirley Temple recipe includes lemon-lime soda or ginger ale, grenadine, and a maraschino cherry. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French, from grenade coarse silk fabric, pomegranate
First Known Use
1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1