Explore Torani Grenadine Syrup: Calories, Price, Ingredients & Nutrition Facts

Torani Grenadine Syrup

One of Torani’s first five flavors, Torani Grenadine Syrup brings the iconic red color, as well as the sweet flavor, of the classic mixer to your home, where you can add it to cocktails or any cool beverages that need a bright visual pop.

Size

• This product is available in 750ml / 25.4 fl. oz. Glass bottle format

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Product Overview

Calories Chart

Nutrition Facts

Key Takeaways

All 90 calories in a serving come from sugar, with no fat or protein — consistent with Torani’s other classic syrups. If you’re tracking added sugar intake, treat this similarly to Torani’s other 90-calorie fruit flavors (like Raspberry or Lavender), which land close to half the FDA’s recommended daily added sugar limit on a 2,000-calorie diet per serving.

What Is Torani Grenadine Syrup?

Torani Grenadine Syrup is one of the brand’s founding flavors — Torani specifically markets it as “one of Torani’s first five flavors” — built to bring the “iconic red color” and sweet flavor of classic grenadine into cocktails, mocktails, and other drinks that need a bright visual pop. It’s positioned as a nostalgic throwback, with Torani’s own marketing referencing childhood memories of Shirley Temples and Roy Rogers.

• How many calories per pump? A standard Torani pump dispenses roughly 0.25 fl oz, working out to about 22–23 calories per pump.
  Torani does not appear to currently offer a dedicated sugar-free Grenadine syrup, so if you’re cutting calories, diluting your pour or using a smaller amount in soda water is the more practical option.

Ingredients

The full ingredient list:

• Pure Cane Sugar
• Water
• Natural Flavors
• Citric Acid
• Sodium Benzoate (preservative)
• Potassium Sorbate (preservative)
• FD&C Red #40

• Does it contain real pomegranate? No. Traditional grenadine was originally made from pomegranate juice (the name comes from “grenade,” the French word for pomegranate), but Torani’s version — like most mass-market grenadine syrups — is made from cane sugar, water, and natural flavors, with FD&C Red #40 providing the signature red color. If you’re specifically looking for a real-pomegranate grenadine, this isn’t it; if you want the classic, widely-recognized sweet-tart grenadine flavor used in Shirley Temples and mixed drinks, this is the standard commercial approach most bar syrups use.
• Does it contain artificial dye? Yes — FD&C Red #40 provides the syrup’s red color.
• Is it dairy-free? Yes. There’s no dairy in the ingredient list, making it compatible with dairy-free drinks and diets.
• Is it vegan? Based on the ingredient list, there are no animal-derived ingredients, though Torani doesn’t market this specific product with a vegan certification, so confirm directly with the brand if that’s a strict requirement.
• Does it contain caffeine or alcohol? No — it has neither caffeine nor alcohol, making it safe to use as a non-alcoholic mixer in mocktails.

How to Use Torani Grenadine Syrup

Grenadine is a classic bar and mocktail staple with a few standard applications:

• In Shirley Temples: The signature use — mix with ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, or Sprite for the classic kid-and-adult-friendly mocktail. A standard ratio is about 1–2 oz (roughly 2 tablespoons) of grenadine per 8–12 oz of soda.
• In Roy Rogers: The cola-based counterpart to the Shirley Temple, using the same grenadine pour ratio with cola instead of lemon-lime soda.
• In cocktails: A classic mixer in drinks like the Tequila Sunrise, where it’s typically layered at the bottom of the glass rather than stirred in, to create a gradient effect.
• In frappes, iced coffee, and smoothies: Some suppliers note it can be used beyond classic soda mixers, adding a fruity sweetness and red color to blended drinks.
• In baking: Occasionally used as a coloring and flavoring agent in baked goods that call for a fruity red note.

Quick Usage Guide

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Assuming it’s made from real pomegranate juice. It isn’t — like most commercial grenadine, the flavor comes from natural flavors and cane sugar, not fruit juice.
• Over-pouring in mocktails. Grenadine is often used for color as much as flavor — a little goes a long way, and over-pouring can make a drink cloyingly sweet.
• Stirring when you want a layered effect. For a Tequila Sunrise-style gradient, pour grenadine slowly over the back of a spoon rather than stirring it in.
• Storing it incorrectly. Keep the bottle sealed and away from direct heat once opened to preserve flavor and color.

What Customers Are Saying

Based on the review excerpts available, Torani Grenadine draws strongly positive feedback overall, out of 120 total reviews, with a clear nostalgia thread running through the most-liked comments.

What people love:

• A self-described professional bartender with decades of experience trying “virtually every brand of grenadine” specifically singled this one out as a favorite
• Strong nostalgic appeal tied to childhood memories of Shirley Temples going back to the 1960s
• Popularity for making festive, kid-friendly drinks with a dramatic red color, including “shark glass” Shirley Temples
• Works well combined with other Torani fruit flavors, according to repeat buyers

What people don’t love: A meaningful minority describe the flavor as tasting artificial or medicinal — one reviewer specifically compared it to cough syrup. Notably, that reviewer also mentioned Torani’s customer service resolved the issue with a prompt, no-hassle refund, which is worth knowing if you’re on the fence about trying it for the first time.

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