Anders' Bar Cart Essentials: Grenadine & Falernum

The two-bottle starter set for a serious home bar. Our Bar Cart Essentials 2-pack pairs the two syrups Anders Erickson reaches for most often — Grenadine and Falernum — both made in collaboration with him and built on real ingredients (not corn syrup and red dye). Add bourbon, gin, rum, tequila, or whatever's on your shelf, and you've got the foundation for dozens of classic and modern cocktails.

Use Grenadine for Tequila Sunrises, Jack Roses, French 75s, and Shirley Temples. Use Falernum for Mai Tais, Corn 'n Oils, Painkillers, and any tiki cocktail worth making. The two complement each other surprisingly well: Grenadine brings the pomegranate-rose depth, Falernum brings the lime-spice-almond brightness — and a few cocktails (like a great Mai Tai variation) call for both.

What's Inside

• Grenadine: A traditional rose-and-pomegranate grenadine made from the original 1800s recipe — no corn syrup or red dye. Built for Tequila Sunrises, Jack Roses, French 75s, and Shirley Temples.
• Falernum: A craft Caribbean falernum with real lime, baking spices, ginger, and almond — the secret ingredient in Mai Tais, Corn 'n Oils, Painkillers, and dozens of other tiki classics.

The Short Version: A 2-pack of Anders Erickson's two cocktail essentials — traditional Grenadine and Caribbean Falernum — the foundation for great classic and tiki cocktails at home.

Perfect For: Cocktail enthusiasts building a home bar, gift recipients who already love mixology, Anders Erickson fans, and anyone tired of bottled cocktail mixes.

Best Enjoyed In: Jack Roses and Tequila Sunrises (Grenadine), Mai Tais and Painkillers (Falernum), and any classic cocktail recipe that calls for either.

The Portland Syrups Promise: Ethically sourced, carefully brewed, and bottled in glass jars right here in SE Portland, Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long do the syrups last after opening?
A: Our syrups are shelf-stable for 24 months unopened. Once opened, refrigerate and enjoy within 6 months.

Q: Why is this 2-pack the right choice for a home bar?
A: Because these are the two syrups most home bartenders are missing. Grenadine shows up in dozens of classic cocktails (Tequila Sunrise, Jack Rose, El Diablo, French 75 variations, Shirley Temple) but most home bars rely on Rose's, which is corn syrup and food coloring. Falernum shows up in tiki cocktails (Mai Tai, Painkiller, Corn 'n Oil) but most home bars skip it entirely. Replacing both with real-ingredient versions immediately improves dozens of drinks at once — which is why this is the 2-pack Anders Erickson reaches for first.

Q: What spirits should I have on hand to use these?
A: For Grenadine: tequila (for Tequila Sunrises), applejack or bourbon (for Jack Roses), gin or vodka (for spritzes), and sparkling wine (for French 75s and brunch cocktails). For Falernum: aged rum (for Mai Tais and Painkillers), blackstrap rum (for Corn 'n Oils), bourbon or rye (for fall variations), and gin (for tropical twists). Between the two syrups and a basic spirit shelf, you can make 30+ classic and modern cocktails.