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%)
Stacy says
Just made this last night and it was great! Taste just like our hard to beat favorite margaritas at a near by restaurant. A keeper!
Susan says
Can this be frozen?
Karly says
Hi Susan!
That’s a really good question, but unfortunately I don’t know the answer! I’ve never tried freezing it, but I can’t think of a reason it wouldn’t work. If you do try it, please come back and let us know!
Thanks!
Karly
Diane Stalzer says
Since there is no alcohol, it should freeze and keep just fine. It’s just a popsicle base. In fact you could make your own popsicles by adding whatever flavoring you like.
Holly W says
How Simple is that?! and I could use whatever sweetener I would like, I imagine, since I don’t do a whole lot of sugar. Thank YOU!
Lauren Carnes says
What a great idea! I bet it tastes 10 times better than store bought!
Cathy @ Savory Notes says
I hate the jugs of sugar-fake-crap sour mix they sell at stores. I definitely agree that it’s worth making from scratch 🙂
Marisa says
I know by “bar” it is meant one of those crazy places downtown or whatnot. But might I challenge you to make some sort of delicious sweet and sour DESSERT bar? We’re major lemon bar fans in my family.
Jennifer says
wow Karly! Do you know how many times I have wanted a stone sour and didn’t have the sweet n sour mix? This would have been so awesome to know. lol Thanks!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
Awesome! I’ve never thought to make this but now I will. I despise all of those pre-made mixes. So gross. Just looking at them make my teeth hurt.
Joanne says
I’ve never bought one of those mixes…and now I never will! This is calling to me.
sally @ sallys Baking Addiction says
that’s ALL that is in sour mix???? I’ve worked at a bar before and I never knew this. Why on earth don’t i make it myself? margaritas are only my FAVORITE thing on the planet besides peanut butter. Karly, i love you.
Becca from It's Yummilicious says
I don’t drink alcohol, so I’ll take a gallon of this with a straw to go, please… PINNING to my DIY / copycat board, too!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I cannot wait to see the drink! I’m thirsty just thinking about it…
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Midori Sours. By far my favoritest drink in all the land, and they are made with sweet + sour. Gimme, gimme.
Cookbook Queen says
Best idea ever!! Soon I’ll actually be able to use this stuff again, so I need to get some ready!! Margaritas all around!!!!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
This sounds awesome! Love this idea!