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DIY SOUR MIX RECIPE



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The true beauty of this homemade sour mix is having a fresh, versatile, and easy cocktail mixer for parties that's infinitely more delicious than store-bought mix.

Provided by Marcia Simmons

Categories     Cocktails     Other Drinks     Cocktail

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup (200g) sugar
1 cup (8 ounces) water
1 cup (8 ounces) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup (4 ounces) freshly squeezed lime juice

Steps:

  • Make simple syrup by bringing the sugar and water to a boil and stirring to dissolve sugar, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • While syrup is cooling, strain freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice into a resealable bottle, discarding the pulp. Pour in the cooled simple syrup. Shake and use immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 4 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize Makes about 2.5 cups, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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.

SOUR MIX



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Create your own sour mix at home following this easy-to-make recipe. You can adjust the flavor by using either all lemon or lime juice or varying the proportions of lemon to lime juice.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 3-2/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
3/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup lime juice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Add lemon and lime juices. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts :

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)

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