Name: Sweet-and-Sour Mix II
Yield: Makes about 3 cups (enough for 16 drinks)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup water; 1 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 3 cups (enough for 16 drinks)

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup water

1 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

Preparation

Step 1
Bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water to chill syrup quickly. Stir together 1 cup syrup and remaining ingredients in a pitcher.
Step 2
Sweet-and-sour mix can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Cold Drink American Lemon Citrus Fruit Lime Orange Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free Vegan Vegetarian Nonalcoholic Quick Easy Make Ahead 30 Minutes or Less Simmer Gourmet

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