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Easy Homemade Sour Syrup

This delicious homemade sweet & sour mix is the perfect addition to craft cocktails!
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Chloe | Boxwood Ave.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lemon juice 5-7 lemons
  • 1 cup lime juice 7-10 limes
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  • Juice the citrus, and strain out any seeds or pulp. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water, simmer on very low heat until the sugar has completely disolved.
  • Allow the simple syrup to cool completely. Combine the citrus and syrup in a large mason jar, screw on a lid, and shake very well.
  • You can divide into smaller mason jars, or leave in the large mason jar. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.