Sweet and Sour Mix
Homemade sweet and sour mix made by combining simple syrup with fresh lime and lemon juice. Ready to use in cocktails and mocktails.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- heatproof jar or container
- sealed container
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cupswater
- 1 cupgranulated sugar
- 1/2 cupfresh lime juice
- 1/2 cupfresh lemon juice
Instructions
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water and 1 cup granulated sugar.
- Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture reaches a gentle simmer; remove from heat.
- Pour the syrup into a heatproof jar or container and let it cool to room temperature.
- When the syrup is room temperature, add ½ cup fresh lime juice and ½ cup fresh lemon juice, then stir to combine.
- Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate; it will keep 2–3 weeks in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Shake or stir before using.
Notes
Tips
It should be bottled in a well-sealed airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
In a freezer safe container, you can freeze it for up to three months.
It should be bottled in a well-sealed airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
In a freezer safe container, you can freeze it for up to three months.