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Hard to get real Pomegranate syrup anywhere so I've had to make my own and boy is it worth it! Even cutting the typical recipe proportions down I have enough in the fridge to last a while for not just this cocktail but for others.

If Pomegranate isn't to one's taste Strawberry or Cherry syrups also work though with a different flavor profile.

A citrusy Bourbon sour. Grenadine quality is indeed absolutely crucial. I made a fresh grenadine and even with an overpour, it was delicious, even if slightly too sweet. Again, make grenadine with fresh pomegranate juice. It is just truly worth it.

my wife liked it because you can’t really taste the alcohol under all the lemon juice and grenadine. but since I like to actually taste my bourbon, it’s not really my thing...

As with tomato and basil, Bourbon and Grenadine were made for each other. We went with lime instead of lemon, thinking that the citrus needed a bit more kick to stand up to the prescribed volume of Grenadine. A very delicious cocktail.

Didn’t have triple sec so used dry orange instead. Was sweet enough for my taste.