Sweet and sour mix
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A simple syrup with fresh lemon and lime juice. Keep it in the fridge for drinks.
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup fresh lemon juice
- ⅔ cup fresh lime juice
Equipment
- saucepan
- glass bottle
Directions
- Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Take it off the heat and let the syrup cool.
- Pour the cooled syrup into a mason jar, add the lemon and lime juice, then put on the lid and shake to mix.
- Keep refrigerated.
Notes
Prep 5 min, cook 5 min. Keeps up to 1 month refrigerated. Alcohol-free; use it for cocktails and for a mocktail topped with soda or sparkling water. Substitutions: 0-calorie sugar, or orange juice for some of the citrus.