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Sweet and Sour Mix

By Colleen Graham, About.com

Definition: Sweet and sour mix is a commonly used mixer made of sugar and lemon and/or lime juices. Pre-mixed sweet and sour can be found in almost anywhere spirits are sold or it can easily be made from scratch.

To make sweet and sour mix:

Method 1:
Combine 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water until sugar is completely dissolved. Add 1 cup fresh lime juice and 1 cup fresh lemon juice and refrigerate.

Method 2:
Mix 1 part sugar syrup with 1 part lemon juice. Optionally, add 2 egg whites for every liter of mix to make cocktails slightly foamy.

Also Known As:
  • Bar Mix
  • Sour Mix
  • Sweet & Sour Mix
Examples:
Cocktails that use Sweet and Sour Mix:

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