Once you learn How to Make Sweet and Sour Mix you'll never buy pre-made mix again! Tart & refreshing it's the perfect complement to your favorite cocktails!
Place 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Transfer simple syrup to a mason jar or other airtight container. Add 1/2 cup lemon juice and 1/2 cup lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously.
Store in the fridge until ready to use.
Notes
If you don’t want to spend the money on fresh-squeezed fruit juice (or you don’t have a neighbor with citrus trees), it’s totally okay to use the store-bought lemon and lime juice bottles.
Homemade sweet and sour mix will last 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
You can easily make large or small batches following the 1:1:1:1 rule