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Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix Recipe (for Cocktails)

The fresh taste of this sweet and sour mix will amaze you. You'll never want anything else in your cocktails!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 ounces
Calories: 34kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed

Instructions

  • (Optional) Place one cup of water into a microwave-safe measuring cup and microwave for one minute to warm slightly.
    1 cup water
  • Add sugar to the water and stir to dissolve.
    ½ cup sugar
  • Squeeze juice from one or more limes and half a lemon to get the amount of juice needed.
    ¼ cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Add juices to the sugar water and stir to incorporate.
  • Transfer to a lidded jar and store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy in margaritas or any beverage calling for a sweet and sour mix.

Notes

This small batch makes about 12 ounces of mix. The number of servings depends upon how much you use per drink. Nutrition estimates are calculated per ounce.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.01mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.