Country: United States 

ABV:  80 proof/40% 

Brand: Fifth Generation, Inc. 

Spirits Type:  Vodka 

Taste: Clean, Sweet, Pepper 

Price Category: $ 

This vodka is certified as gluten-free because it is made from yellow corn which is considered a modern production of vodka.  While made from yellow corn, its clean flavor and color can be attributed to the fact that it is distilled six times and traditional vodka is distilled three to four times.  

Grenadine is a common non-alcoholic beverage syrup used for its color, sweetness and syrup consistency.  Commercially produced grenadine is more sweet and less citrusy from artisan made grenadine.  Grenadine syrup is easy to make in small batches at home resulting in more pomegranate flavor. 

To Make It:  

1 cup (8 oz, 240mL) Pomegranate Juice 

1 cup (200 g) Organic Cane Sugar 

In a small saucepan, combine Pomegranate Juice and Sugar over medium low heat. Stir to combine and allow to heat until the sugar has dissolved and very small bubbles appear, remove from heat and do not stir. Allow to cool to room temperature and strain into a syrup bottle. 

5-6% acidity 

Less acidic than lime juice, lemon juice will add enough acidity to brighten flavors without overpowering when balanced with sweetness.   Usually our preference when needing acid to emulsify with egg white,  aquafaba or cream. 

Very floral, a little bitter, and ever so slightly peppery.  Rose water is made by steeping roses in water and then distilling it to separate out any impurities and remove the color.   

A neutrally flavored and easy to grab sweetener.  Golden, Amber and Dark Agave Nectars are available in the supermarket with darker versions being predictably more toasty or caramel in flavor.