Homemade Sour Mix for Margaritas
Homemade Sour Mix is so much tastier than commercially prepared ones you'll find at your grocery store. We use this mix to make Margarita cocktails. However, this mix is perfect for so many other cocktails whiskey sours, daiquiris, and many more! This mix can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. It's so simple!
Servings 1 quart
Equipment
- 1 3 quart sauce pan or larger
- 1 rasp for zesting citrus (optional)
- 1 fine mesh sieve to remove zest and pulp
- 1 funnel makes pouring much easier!
- 1 2-quart (or larger) measuring glass
- 1 quart (2-cup) storage glass or jar
Ingredients
For the simple syrup:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
For the citrus:
- 4 lemons to equal 1 cup of juice
- 4 limes to equal 1 cup of juice
Instructions
For the simple syrup:
- Bring the sugar and water to a gentle simmer, stirring, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat. Allow to cool.
- Once cooled, pour into a glass measuring glass (minimum of 4 cups is ideal).
For the citrus:
- OPTIONAL: Using a zester (rasp) zest both the lemon and lime, before juicing. The zest will add more citrus flavor to the mix.
- Squeeze the lemon and lime juice and add to the simple syrup. Add the citrus zest (if using). Stir until combined.
- Using a fine-mesh sieve, pour the mix into a glass container (such as a Mason jar) to remove any pulp or zest.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hour, up to 2 weeks.
Notes
You can decrease or increase the amount of sour mix that you want. Just remember that you want equal parts sugar, water, lemon and lime juice.