Best 5 Homemade Sour Mix Recipes

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**Homemade Sour Mix: Elevate Your Cocktails with This Easy and Versatile Ingredient**

Elevate your cocktail experience with our selection of homemade sour mix recipes. Whether you prefer a classic sour mix, a sweet and tangy version, or a low-carb option, we have a recipe for every taste and dietary preference.

**Homemade Classic Sour Mix**: This timeless recipe is the foundation for many classic cocktails. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a perfectly balanced sour mix that adds a refreshing tartness to your favorite drinks.

**Sweet and Tangy Sour Mix**: For those who enjoy a sweeter sour mix, this recipe is the perfect choice. A touch of honey and orange juice adds a delightful sweetness that complements the tartness of the lemon juice.

**Low-Carb Sour Mix**: Enjoy your cocktails without compromising your health goals with this low-carb sour mix. Made with a blend of erythritol and lemon juice, this recipe offers a guilt-free way to enjoy your favorite sour cocktails.

**All-Natural Sour Mix**: For those who prefer a more natural approach, this all-natural sour mix is made with fresh lemon juice, lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup. It's a healthy and flavorful alternative to store-bought sour mixes.

With our diverse selection of homemade sour mix recipes, you can effortlessly craft delicious and refreshing cocktails from the comfort of your own home. Get ready to impress your friends and family with your newfound mixology skills!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE SWEET-AND-SOUR MIX FOR MARGARITAS



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A base used for making Margaritas

Categories     Non-Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Margarita     Lemon     Lime     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups water
3 cups sugar
2 cups fresh lemon juice
2 cups fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Combine water and sugar in large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Cool syrup.
  • Mix syrup, lemon juice and lime juice in pitcher. Chill until cold. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; keep chilled)

HOMEMADE SOUR MIX



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This fresh citrus blend is a big step up from store-bought versions and takes only a few minutes to make. Use it in any cocktail that calls for sour mix.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/3 cup superfine sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 lemons)
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 6 limes)
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients until sugar dissolves.

HOMEMADE SWEET AND SOUR MIX



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Use the freshest lemons and limes for this. The final product can be bottled and stored in your fridge for weeks and should taste like a tart homemade lemonade. This recipe came with the bottle of Chambord that I bought.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup of mix

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ounce lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 ounce lime juice, fresh squeezed
3 ounces mineral water (should read spring water)
1 ounce sugar

Steps:

  • Mix all together.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 2.5, Carbohydrate 65.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 59, Protein 0.4

HOMEMADE SWEET AND SOUR MIX (FOR COCKTAILS)



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Summer is almost here and I'm looking forward to some fun summery drinks. I'm not getting to the grocery store as often as I used to because of the Covid virus, so decided to try some homemade versions of sweet and sour mix. I tried 3-4 different recipes and although they all use the same ingredients, I found that there was a...

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Other Drinks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 c water
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c fresh lime juice
1/4 c fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Make a simple syrup with the sugar and water. Simmer them together over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
  • 2. Let the mixture come to room temperature.
  • 3. Add the lemon and lime juices.
  • 4. Pour into a container (I used a cleaned Prego jar).
  • 5. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks or freeze for about a month (or maybe longer. Mine was only frozen for about a month before I used it all).
  • 6. NOTES: You can use bottled lemon and lime juices instead of fresh......but the taste is fresher and better with fresh.
  • 7. VARIATION: Margarita mix usually leaves out the lemon juice for a lime based sour mix. So you can make this without the lemon juice as a substitute for margarita mix. Based on personal preference........you may want to add more lime juice to get a stronger flavor.

HOMEMADE SKINNY SWEET AND SOUR MIX (MARGARITAS)



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Categories     Drink

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups water
2 cups Splenda
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup lime juice

Steps:

  • Combine; mix well; enjoy.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons and limes for the best flavor. Organic fruits are preferable, as they have fewer pesticides and chemicals.
  • If you don't have fresh citrus fruits, you can use bottled lemon and lime juice. However, fresh citrus fruits will give your sour mix a much better flavor.
  • Be sure to taste your sour mix before using it in cocktails. It should be tart and tangy, but not too sour.
  • You can adjust the sweetness of your sour mix by adding more or less simple syrup. If you like your cocktails on the sweeter side, add more simple syrup. If you prefer them tart, add less.
  • Store your sour mix in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Be sure to shake it well before using.

Conclusion:

Homemade sour mix is a great way to add a fresh, tangy flavor to your cocktails. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious sour mix that will take your cocktails to the next level. So next time you're making a margarita, daiquiri, or any other citrus-based cocktail, be sure to try using homemade sour mix. You won't be disappointed!

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