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Grenadine and lemon-lime soda create a sweet, fruit-flavored sparkling drink, with a small lime addition for brightness.
Named source specification · 1 reference serve.
Glassware
Technique
Ice
Garnish
Preparation effort
Ingredients & measurements
| Ingredient | mL | US fl oz | Source measure / qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| grenadine | 22.18 | 0.75 | 3/4 ounce grenadine |
| lime juice | 7.39 | 0.25 | 1/4 ounce lime juice |
| Top with lemon-lime soda | — | — | Top with lemon-lime soda |
Converted equivalents are rounded for display; use one measurement system consistently. Dashes, spoonfuls, fruit counts and unspecified top-ups remain source measures. A blank equivalent does not mean zero.
How to make it
Pour grenadine and lime over ice, add soda, and mix gently.
Glass: Tall glass. Ice: Fresh cubes unless otherwise stated. Garnish: Cocktail cherries.
Flavor & balance
- Sour (Acidic) (dominant): Citrus contributes the principal tart edge; fruit ripeness and juice yield affect balance.
- Sweet (dominant): Sweeteners, fruit or sweetened modifiers round the attack and add weight; product sugar varies.
Assess sweetness, bitterness and tactile drying separately. These flavor expectations are based on recipe structure, not measured tasting scores. Actual products, ice and dilution will change the result.
Preparation & batching
Service complexity: low. Batchability: spirit components only.
- Measure and label the chosen product specification; chill appropriate glassware.
- Prepare and measure fresh fruit components for the service plan; do not assume a fruit count guarantees a juice volume.
Add carbonated ingredients at service; do not shake or store the finished fizzy drink as a still batch. Workload is an editorial assessment; no labor timing or storage validation is claimed.
Spirit & ingredient choices
| Style | Role | Evidence level | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| S065 — 0 ABV Mixer | mixer | qualified | Mixer role only; select a verified 0.0% product. The finished cocktail is not itself classified as this ingredient style. |
Recipe notes & variations
This Monin version uses lemon-lime soda and lime. Ginger-ale versions also exist. Soda quantity depends on glass capacity and ice.
For a Black Flannel variation, change one component at a time and record the selected product, proof, sweetener concentration and dilution. Compare it with this reference before naming or publishing the variation.
Sources & further reading
- Monin — checked 2026-09-18. Recipe identity and published ingredient specification; editorial sensory and workload assessments are not source tasting results.