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jar of homemade sweet and sour mix with lemons and limes
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4.91 from 10 votes

Sweet and Sour Mix

This sweet and sour mix is easy to make, has just three ingredients, and keeps in your refrigerator for a month. You can always have some on hand to make the best margaritas!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: lemon juice, lime juice, sweet and sour mix

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice about 7 limes
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons

Instructions

  • Simmer 2 cups of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar over medium heat until it is fully dissolved. 
  •  Pour into a jar and let it come to room temperature. 
  • Add 1/2 cup of lemon juice and 1/2 cup lime juice. 
  • Store it in a sealed container for one month.