Homemade Sweet & Sour Mix

I didn't real how easy homemade sweet and sour mixed were! Thank God because those store-bought sweet and sour mixes? They taste like lemon-flavored cleaning spray. Hard pass.

If you want your cocktails to actually taste GOOD (you know, like a grown-up who has their life together), you need to make your own sweet and sour mix. It’s ridiculously easy.

What is Sweet and Sour Mix?

Sweet and sour mix is a mixture of fresh lemon juice, lime juice and simple syrup. It is a popular ingredient in many cocktails and shooter like the Green Tea Shot or a the popular Margarita!

Ingredients You Need

• Fresh lemon juice (not bottled!)
• Fresh lime juice
• Sugar + Water (or simple syrup if you have)

How to Make Sweet and Sour Mix

1. If you don't have simple syrup, you can easily make your own by adding equal parts sugar and water to a saucepan. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved and let cool.
2. Squeeze limes and lemons to get enough juice. (I got ½ cup from each)
3. Mix equal parts into a container to bottle and chil for up to 3 weeks.

Storage Tips

I use this bottle to store my homemade sour mix in. It will last 3 weeks in the fridge and 3 months in the freezer! Just make sure you use freezer-safe bottles, trays or bags. (Not the glass bottle)

Sweet and Sour Mix Variations

• Use honey or agave instead of sugar if you want.
• Add a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice for more flavor.

➡️ Make my green tea shot using this homemade sour mix!

FAQ's

Is sweet and sour mix the same as margarita mix?

No margarita mixes are lime-based. Sweet and sour have lemon juice too.

What can I substitute for sweet and sour mix?

Honey, agave or sugar along with freshly squeezed lime and lemon juice. Ex: if a recipe calls for 1 oz of sour mix, use ½ oz of honey, ¼ oz of lime juice and ¼ oz of lemon juice.

What To Make With Sour Mix