Lime sour, lemon sour, sour mix, and bar mix are all names of sweet and sour mix, a nonalcoholic beverage you generally see in bars serving you their cocktail recipes. A sweet and sour mix adds a refreshing tart taste to your cocktail recipe, complementing it with bar-level appeal. Once you learn how to make a sweet and sour mix, you'll never have to shop for it again. The best part - it's easy to make!
What is Sweet and Sour Mix?
The mix is usually a 1:1:1:1 ratio of –
● 1 part sugar
● 1 part fresh lemon juice
● 1 part fresh lime juice
● 1 part water
Most cocktails you've had to date use a spirit, simple syrup, or lemon or lime juice. If you have simple syrup on hand (a mix of sugar and water), you just need to blend two parts with one part fresh lemon juice and one part lime juice to complete the concoction.
The Sweet and Sour Mix-Making Process
● Step #1: Pour ½ cup each of water and sugar into a saucepan and place it over medium heat, letting it cook fully so all the sugar is dissolved.
● Step #2: Remove the pan from the oven and leave it to cool down to room temperature.
● Step #3: Transfer the syrup to an airtight container and add ½ cup each of lemon and lime juice.
● Step #4: Cover the jar and shake it vigorously to allow all the ingredients to mix well.
● Step #5: Keep it in the fridge and let it cool. Your sweet and sour mix should be ready.
If you're wondering why you need to go through all the trouble when you could simply get this mix from a nearby store, the options aren't really the finest. You will likely get either excessively sweet or sour mixes rich in artificial flavors and least natural ingredients. Don't you want your 100% authentic infused tequila to be accompanied by fresh, real additions?
What Cocktail Recipes Can You Make with Sweet and Sour Mix?
You can try different recipes with this mix. Here are a few cocktails to make with sweet and sour mix:
● Tequila Sour: This lemon infused tequila drink is incomplete without sweet and sour mix. Just garnish with a cherry to add a touch of mischief.
● Pineapple Margarita: Imbue the allure of the classic with a taste of pineapple and your homemade sweet and sour mix, and experience the level-up.
● Long Island Iced Tea: Not your pure tequila brew—it involves other spirits, but the inclusion of sweet and sour mix just makes it impressive!
Nothing beats the taste of your handmade beverages, especially when they're fresh and perfect. Once you create your mix, if you've made enough, it should last you 2 to 3 weeks easily if kept refrigerated. Since the 1:1:1:1 ratio makes it easy to make, don't go all-out and make too much if you don't need it. All in all, have fun with your next tequila cocktail! Embrace the taste of pure agave-derived Tequila Travesuras with a natural, homemade sweet-and-sour mix!
Cheers!
FAQs
1. Is a margarita mix the same as a sweet and sour mix?
In some ways, yes. They are sour mixes, but a margarita mix typically contains only lime.
2. What is a margarita mix made of?
It generally uses a 1:1:1 ratio of lime juice, sugar, and water.
3. Are there alternatives to the sweet and sour mix?
Yes, you can use any juice like margarita mix, orange juice, pineapple juice, or lemonade. You can also try sodas like ginger ale or lemon-lime soda. Your cocktail recipe will depend on your preference.
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