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Simple Syrup and Sour Mix
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Simple Syrup and Sour Mix

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan, gluten-free

Ingredients

  • granulated sugar 1 cup
  • water 1/2 cup
  • lemon juice or lime juice for the sour mix

Instructions

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  1. In a pot, heat the water and sugar and whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is clear (if it's still kinda cloudy, it's not completely dissolved yet).
  2. To make the sour mix, use 1 part simple syrup and 1 part lemon/lime juice. E.g. to make 1 oz sour mix, mix 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 1/2 oz lemon/lime juice. =)
  3. The simple syrup can keep pretty much indefinitely on the shelf, but if you're a little paranoid like me, add about 1 oz of vodka to the bottle to make sure it doesn't go bad.
  4. I suggest making the sour mix "to order", because fresh citrus juice is always better for the cocktail.