Yep. It’s another one of those recipes that make you think “hmm, I could totally just go buy this at the store, right?”
Mm hmm. You could. You probably do. You should totally stop.
Sweet and Sour mix is so simple to make and holy cow, you guys. It’s way better than the weird gloopy stuff you buy in the bottle at the store. Have you ever looked at the ingredients in that stuff? Barf.
Lemme help you out.
You boil some water, stir in some sugar, let it dissolve, and then stir in some fresh lemon and lime juice. Aaaaaaand, you’re done.
Tomorrow? Tomorrow you find out my favorite drink to make with this mix.
Homemade Sweet and Sour Bar Mix
I store this in a couple of mason jars in the fridge for up to one week. It's so much fresher and tastier than the store bought version, without all the preservatives and other crazy ingredients.
Prep5 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Total15 minutes
Serves 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a small pot. Stir in the sugar until dissolved and remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon and lime juice.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 106kcal (5%)| Carbohydrates: 28g (9%)| Sodium: 2mg| Potassium: 44mg (1%)| Sugar: 25g (28%)| Vitamin A: 10IU| Vitamin C: 13.9mg (17%)| Calcium: 5mg (1%)
Stpehanie says
Did you squeeze lemons and limes or purchase the real lemon/lime juice?
Karly says
I used fresh lemons and limes.
Denise Gunnels says
I have been using this mix for a couple of years now. Mostly I make margaritas with it but it works for any drink made with a sour mix. Whiskey sours, Tom Collins, etc.. Just wanted to thank you for it. For some reason my husband has a reaction to most bottled sour/margarita mixes. No idea why but I can make this on the road as well as at home.
My tweaks: I use turbinado sugar if I can. If I want a lower calorie drink I do half sugar and half splenda.
Karly says
I’m so glad to hear this works out for you guys! 🙂 Wouldn’t want the hubby to have to go without some yummy cocktails!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
This is so awesome! Once you make your own sweet and sour mix, you never go back. I almost always make my sweet and sour with either only lime or only lemon. I can’t wait to try this version.
Karly says
Homemade is definitely the way to go!
Natalie says
Do you know how long this would stay fresh in the fridge?
Karly says
I haven’t tried keeping it longer than a week.
Susan d says
Elevate your cocktails with this super simple base recipe! Has anyone tried to freeze this? Maybe in ice cube trays? Always like to have it on hand and seems like I never have enough!
Karly says
I haven’t tried freezing it, but I think it would work fine. 🙂 Glad you enjoy the recipe!
Holly Mo says
Fantastic! Just made a batch and enjoying a Vodka Collins right now!
Bernice says
Do you know if I can use a sugar substitute like Splenda to make this?