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Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix
This Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix blends freshly squeezed lemon and lime juices with sugar and water to create a balanced base for cocktails and beverages. Heating the mixture dissolves the sugar, ensuring a smooth, consistent syrup with vibrant citrus notes. The simple preparation makes it easy to store and use as needed for refreshing drinks.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings:
4
cups
Calories:
222 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice about 4-6 lemons, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup lime juice about 8-10 limes, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat
- stir until all the sugar is dissolved
- remove from heat and store in an airtight container
- allow to come to room temperature then place in the fridge until ready to use
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Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
133mg
(3%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
41.7mg
(46%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 41.7mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.