- What do a Nuclear Rainbow, a Canadian Zombie, the King of Denmark, and Abe's Tropical Night in Hell have in common? That's right, they are all drinks made with Grenadine. In fact, there are over 500 drinks mixed with the blood-red syrup made from pomegranates, red currants, and honey. - The name Grenadine is derived from "Granada," the Spanish word for pomegranate. It was the Spanish who introduced Pomegranate trees to California in 1769 by transplanting them from the Caribbean. - No one is sure