SHIRLEY TONIC

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A holiday-spiced grenadine syrup, club soda, and a twist is a grown-up Shirley Temple we can all enjoy. For the adults who want to imbibe, a splash of Scotch fits just right.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Bon Appétit     Cocktail     Drink     Non-Alcoholic     Pomegranate Juice     Grenadine     Ginger     Cinnamon     Scotch     Vegan     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Kid-Friendly

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (3") cinnamon sticks
1 (4") piece ginger, thinly sliced lengthwise
10 whole cloves
6 cups pomegranate juice
⅓ cup sugar
Club soda and lemon twists (for serving)

Steps:

  • Bring cinnamon sticks, ginger, cloves, pomegranate juice, and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cook until reduced to 1½ cups, about 40 minutes. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof measuring glass; discard solids. Let cool.
  • To serve, pour 1 oz. pomegranate syrup into a tall ice-filled glass. Top off with club soda and stir to combine; garnish with a lemon twist.
  • Do Ahead: Syrup can be made 10 days in ahead. Chill in an airtight container.

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