Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix
Elevate your cocktail game with this easy and zesty Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix, a must-have for any home bar enthusiast! Made with just six simple ingredients—granulated sugar, water, freshly squeezed lemon and lime juices, and a touch of vibrant lemon and lime zest—this recipe brings vibrant, all-natural flavor to your favorite drinks. Ready in just 10 minutes, this mix combines the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess without any artificial additives. Strained for a smooth finish and stored in the fridge for up to two weeks, it’s the ideal companion for crafting margaritas, whiskey sours, and refreshing mocktails. Impress your guests with this versatile, fresh, and budget-friendly mixer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
Instructions
Add the granulated sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat.
Stir the mixture until the sugar has fully dissolved, creating a simple syrup. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature, approximately 10 minutes.
Once cooled, stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest.
Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bottle or jar to remove the zest for a smoother texture.
Seal the container and refrigerate. The sweet and sour mix will keep for up to two weeks.
Shake well before using in cocktails or mocktails to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
878 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.9 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 503 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
