Updated July 2026.
Grenadine and cherry syrup are not 27 CFR spirit classes. Most grenadine mixers are 0% Cherry syrup is flavor talk. “Pomegranate” on a grenadine label is brand English, not a TTB type. Neither bottle is the drink. No official better crown. Read the mixer neck for ethanol.
Related: grenadine taste, grenadine substitute, Tequila Rose drinks.
Mixer vs class
| Language | Drinks |
|---|---|
| Grenadine mixer | 0 if 0% |
| Cherry syrup | Neck |
| 27 CFR spirit | — |
| Better crown | — |
Count any ethanol on the neck. Pour math: standard drinks.
Sources
- Most grenadine mixers 0% Not 27 CFR 5.141–5.156.
- NIAAA December 2025. No better crown.