.75cupgranulated sugaruse half a cup if you prefer
0.5cupfresh lemon juice2 large or 3 medium
0.5cupfresh lime juice3 medium to 6 smaller limes
Instructions
Simmer 0.5 cup of water with .75 cup of sugar over medium heat, in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool until it drops to room temperature.
Pour simple syrup into a mason jar or other airtight container. Add 0.5 cup of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 cup of fresh lemon juice. Cover and shake vigorously to fully combine.
Taste the sweet & sour mix and adjust the sweetness or tartness to your liking. You can add more sugar if you want it sweeter or more lemon/lime juice if you want it more tart.
Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
Fresh sweet and sour mix can be stored in the refrigerator for approximately 2-3 weeks. Be sure to keep it in a tightly sealed container to maintain its freshness.
You can scale up the ingredients to make a big batch to accommodate a group. Just maintain the same ratio of lemon juice, lime juice, water, and sugar.
If you prefer alternatives to granulated sugar, you can use honey or agave nectar, but it will effect the final flavor. For sugar free sweet & sour mix substitute allulose for the granulated sugar. You can also use Swerve granulated, but it will not fully dissolve and your sour mix will be cloudy.
Using fresh lemon and lime juice will give you the best flavor, but bottled juices can be used if needed.
Nutrition information is based on 2) one-cup servings determined by the calculator. Actual values will be determined by the recipe you use this mix in.