5 Gorgeous Mocktails with Grenadine

I’m firmly convinced that grenadine is one of the best secret weapons for crafting a great mocktail. It’s both beautiful and flavorful, which makes it the perfect way to add color and sweetness to just about any drink.

And let’s be real: mocktails need all the help they can get.

While grenadine is technically pomegranate-based, its flavor is subtle enough to pair well with a wide range of ingredients. That makes it ideal for mixing up zero-proof drinks that actually taste good.

In this post, I’m sharing five of my favorite mocktails made with grenadine. And yes, they’re just as gorgeous as they are delicious!

1. Shirley Temple

The Shirley Temple might just be the most iconic mocktail of all time, and for good reason. It’s simple, nostalgic, and you don’t even need a recipe.

Just pour ginger ale or lemon-lime soda (I like Sprite, or Sprite Zero for a lower-sugar option) over ice, then add grenadine to taste.

Garnish with a maraschino cherry (or go fancy with a Luxardo!).

2. Roy Rogers

A lesser-known but similar mocktail is the Roy Rogers. You make it the exact same way as a Shirley Temple, except you use Coca-Cola instead of ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.

I don’t love a Roy Rogers quite as much as I do a Shirley Temple, but adding grenadine to Coke is a fun way to elevate an otherwise ordinary soda.

3. Cinderella

Fruity, innocent, and sparkling, the Cinderella is often considered the “OG” mocktail and even dates back to Prohibition. 

This is honestly one of my favorite mocktails of all time. Its punchy, tropical flavor makes it dangerously easy to drink, and the grenadine adds both sweetness and a beautiful glow.

My version uses a mix of ginger beer and ginger ale to keep it from getting too sweet, plus a little gold luster dust for a fairytale finish.

4. Pink Lady 

The Pink Lady is another Prohibition-era classic that’s as pretty as it is delicious. 

The original cocktail is made with apple brandy, gin, grenadine, and lemon, but my mocktail version swaps in apple cider vinegar and elderflower tonic water instead of alcohol for a refreshing twist. 

Of course, the grenadine combined with the lemon juice is what gives the Pink Lady its signature color. If you want to take this drink to the next level, you can add an egg white foam topper. 

Perfect for a color-themed event or girls’ night, this mocktail is guaranteed to impress.

5. Tequila Sunrise

The Tequila Sunrise is a tropical cocktail known for its beautiful layered effect (courtesy of grenadine) that gives the drink its name.

Normally, I’m not a huge fan of zero-proof spirits, but I use Ritual Zero Proof’s tequila alternative along with fresh-squeezed citrus to create a mocktail that still has all the complexity and flavor of the original.

Light and fizzy, this drink will make you feel like you’re on vacation. It’s a great option for brunches, baby showers, and beyond!

More Mocktail Mixology

Looking for more zero-proof drinks beyond grenadine? Try these popular mocktail recipes next.