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Homemade sour mix filled in a glass pint jar with sliced lemons and limes added for styling purposes. Black and white towel added for styling purposes.

How To Make Homemade Sour Mix For Cocktails

Carita
Mover over store bought stuff and learn How to make Homemade Sour Mix for Cocktails. With under five household ingredients, this refreshing mixer will be the perfect addition to your bar!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Lime Juice
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions
 

Simple Syrup

  • Using a medium sized pot place the water into the pot and begin to boil.
  • Once the water begins to boil, slowly pour in the sugar and turn the heat to low.
  • Carefully stir the water/sugar mixture until completely dissolved.
  • Allow the simple syrup to cool a little.

Homemade Sour Mix

  • Begin by juicing the lemons and limes using a juicer or strainer.
  • In a medium to large sized pitcher, combine the lemon and lime juice and the cooled simple syrup.
  • Stir until well combined and transfer to a mason jar with lid or an airtight safe container.
Keyword Homemade Sour Mix, Simple Syrup, Sour Mix, Sweet and Sour Mix