Sweet and Sour Mix

Sweet and Sour Mix is a must to have on hand for all of your favorite cocktails. This mix is used to add citrus flavor to drinks and cocktails.

We love using sour mixers in our favorite homemade Margaritas that you can make by the glass or pitcher! I love making them by the pitcher and inviting my friends over to enjoy them with me!

Did you know you can make your own Sweet and Sour Mix with just four ingredients? We used to buy it when we wanted to make margaritas and other cocktails at home, but once I learned how to make it we always make it from scratch now!

This mix is used to add citrus flavor to drinks and cocktails. It doesn’t have any alcohol in it so you can also use it to make your favorite mocktails, too!

why you’ll love this recipe

• It has only four ingredients that are pantry staples so you can make it anytime a cocktail calls for it!
• It tastes so much butter and is made with fresh ingredients, unlike store-bought which also has a bunch of ingredients I usually can’t pronounce!
• Store it in the refrigerator for up to three weeks so you have it on hand for those summer cocktails.

Is Sweet and Sour Mix the Same as Margarita Mix?

The margarita mix you can buy at the store is very similar to sour mix but store-bought margarita mix usually has a lot of weird ingredients to make it shelf stable and it isn’t usually made with fresh lemon and lime juice.

Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Cocktail Mix

• Water – Don’t boil too long with sugar or you will make caramel!
• Granulated sugar – The dissolved sugar will add the perfect amount of sweetness to compliment the sour citrus.
• Fresh citrus juices – Use fresh lemons and limes for this cocktail mix.

Can I use Bottled citrus juices?

The best sour mix uses fresh citrus juice. This adds to the natural taste and many bottled lime and lemon juices are already sweetened. If you use one that is, you might want to reduce the sugar slightly.

how much juice will i get from fresh citrus

In one average sized lemon, you will get about 3 Tablespoons of lemon juice per lemon. Limes are smaller and you will get about 2 Tablespoons of lime juice per lime.

how to make Sweet and sour mix

1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan.
2. Simmer until the sugar is fully dissolved.
3. Transfer the simple syrup to a container (a mason jar is great) and allow to cool to room temperature.
4. Once cooled completely, add fresh lime and lemon juices.

How to store Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix

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.

How long does sweet and sour mix last?

Sweet and Sour Cocktail Mix will last two to three weeks in the refrigerator. Just be sure to keep it in an airtight container. You can also freeze this citrusy simple syrup for up to three months.

how to use sweet and sour mix

You can use sour mix in all kinds of cocktails! Daquiris, whisky sour, Tom Collins and long island teas are just a few of the drinks that often have sour mix. You can also use it to make Amaretto Sour drinks and different kinds of martinis like apple martinis! Of course, our favorite way to use it is in margaritas!

Another great way to use Sweet and Sour Mix is in place of lemon-lime soda in your favorite drinks. Just mix the Sweet and Sour Mix with club soda and it’s like making homemade lemon-lime soda!

Try out these great cocktails

• A perfect blend of sweetness, citrus and mint to compliment the rum in the drink. Make a Mojito a great summer drink on a hot night!
• If you love Margaritas this you will flip over a refreshing Paloma! It is Mexico’s most beloved cocktail and made with tequila and refreshing grapefruit!
• A delicious blend of watermelon, frozen lemonade and vodka. This is one adult drink you won’t want to pass up this Spiked Watermelon Lemonade this summer!
• A super simple, sweet yet tart Whiskey Sour is perfect to cool you off on a hot day.