Simple Syrup and Sour Mix

By Lynxa

Simple Syrup is an essential item to stock any bar and is essential for many great drinks including the Mojito.

Sour mix is a commonly used mixer which adds the necessary tartness and sweetness to many drinks such as Margaritas. Also known as sweet and Sour Mix.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup lime juice

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Simple syrup
The easiest way to make simple syrup does not require a stove and can be made in minutes. Combine the sugar and water in a glass bottle and shake it until the sugar is completely dissolved. Refrigerate.

Sour Mix
First make the simple syrup. Add the lime juice and the lemon juice into the mixture. Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly. Refrigerate.

Note for a quick 2 Margarita's-Shake 1/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup water in glass jar. Add the juice of 2 lemons 3 limes and proceed with Chilis Presidente Margarita recipe X 2 (using 4 oz of sour mix and minus the lime juice)! Yummy!