{"id":8136,"date":"2024-02-01T07:12:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T06:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=8136"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:11:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:11:26","slug":"sweet-and-sour-mix-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/sweet-and-sour-mix-drinks\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix (+ 7 Amazing Sweet and Sour Cocktails)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sweet and sour mix drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are an absolute lifesaver when you&#8217;ve got a crowd coming over for cocktails. Sure, a bright pop of freshly squeezed lime juice is completely amazing, but when you&#8217;ve got a bunch of thirsty friends waiting for a drink, our easy <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sweet-and-sour cocktail mix<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> recipe will save the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to make your own sweet and sour mix for cocktails<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8139\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_How-to-Make-Sweet-Sour-Mix_Canva_MADIhga20SI-lemon-and-lime-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh lemons and limes scattered on a dark background\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_How-to-Make-Sweet-Sour-Mix_Canva_MADIhga20SI-lemon-and-lime-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_How-to-Make-Sweet-Sour-Mix_Canva_MADIhga20SI-lemon-and-lime-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_How-to-Make-Sweet-Sour-Mix_Canva_MADIhga20SI-lemon-and-lime-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_How-to-Make-Sweet-Sour-Mix_Canva_MADIhga20SI-lemon-and-lime-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_How-to-Make-Sweet-Sour-Mix_Canva_MADIhga20SI-lemon-and-lime-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_How-to-Make-Sweet-Sour-Mix_Canva_MADIhga20SI-lemon-and-lime-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_How-to-Make-Sweet-Sour-Mix_Canva_MADIhga20SI-lemon-and-lime.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drinks with sweet and sour mix<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> tend to get a bad rap, partly because the store-bought version can be a little <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">meh<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The good news is that you can 100% create delicious <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sweet and sour cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> at home by making a DIY mix that comes to the party with oodles of zest. Here&#8217;s our go-to recipe:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ingredients<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yields 450 ml <\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6 tablespoons sugar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">90 ml (6 tablespoons) water<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">90 ml (6 tablespoons) fresh lime juice<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">180 ml (\u00be cup) fresh lemon juice<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Method<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add the sugar and water to a saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is clear. Set aside to cool.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Juice your lemons and limes (fresh is best), stir it into your sugar syrup mixture, and store it in a clean jar or bottle. This will keep in the fridge for up to a week. If you notice mould or it becomes cloudy, it&#8217;s time to throw it out and make a fresh batch.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #008000\">TOP TIP! This sweet-and-sour mix recipe for drinks is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. It&#8217;s a great <a style=\"color: #008000\" href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/plan\/edible-gifts-for-christmas\/\">edible gift<\/a> idea that will pair well with a bottle of <a style=\"color: #008000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bulldoggin.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bulldog Gin<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #008000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skyyvodka.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SKYY Vodka<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #008000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildturkeybourbon.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wild Turkey Bourbon<\/a>, or <a style=\"color: #008000\" href=\"https:\/\/appletonestate.com\/en\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appleton Estate Rum<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now that you have <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your sweet-and-sour cocktail mix<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ready to go, here are a few drinks you can make with this handy premix:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/gin-sour\/\">Gin Sour<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5862\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Gin-Sour_CANVA_Mizina-e1682342747228-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Gin Sour Cocktail with foamy top and lime wheel garnish\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Gin-Sour_CANVA_Mizina-e1682342747228-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Gin-Sour_CANVA_Mizina-e1682342747228-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Gin-Sour_CANVA_Mizina-e1682342747228-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Gin-Sour_CANVA_Mizina-e1682342747228-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Gin-Sour_CANVA_Mizina-e1682342747228-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Gin-Sour_CANVA_Mizina-e1682342747228-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Gin-Sour_CANVA_Mizina-e1682342747228.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you love sour cocktails and you love gin, then the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/gin-sour\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gin Sour<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is going to hit that sweet-and-sour spot. Simply swap the lemon juice and sugar syrup in the standard recipe for 30 ml of your homemade sweet and sour mix, and you\u2019re good to go. This <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sweet and sour cocktail recip<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e pairs brilliantly with finger foods like crostini with herbed goat cheese and figs, or spicy shrimp skewers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. Amaretto Stone Sour<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8137\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Amaretto-Stone-Sour_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Two Amaretto Stone Sour on a table outside in a Greek courtyard on a sunny day\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Amaretto-Stone-Sour_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Amaretto-Stone-Sour_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Amaretto-Stone-Sour_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Amaretto-Stone-Sour_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Amaretto-Stone-Sour_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Amaretto-Stone-Sour_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Amaretto-Stone-Sour_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This easy recipe is a citrusy and refreshing riff on the original <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/amaretto-sour\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amaretto Sour<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 perfect for brunches or lingering lunches! It combines 45 ml Amaretto, 45 ml fresh orange juice, and 45 ml <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sweet and sour cocktail mix<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. While a traditional Amaretto Sour recipe uses egg white, this recipe doesn\u2019t, making it less tricky to master if you\u2019re just starting out.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Froth and Fizz: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/how-to-use-egg-whites-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your Guide to Making Egg White Cocktails the Easy Way<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. Junebug<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8141 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Junebug_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A Junebug cocktail on a table in a modern lounge decorated in shades of green in daytime, light, bright\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Junebug_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Junebug_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Junebug_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Junebug_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Junebug_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Junebug_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Junebug_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Craving <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sweet sour mixed drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with a tropical twist? Try the Junebug, honey. Combine 30 ml pineapple juice, 30 ml sweet and sour mix, 20 ml coconut rum, 20 ml banana liqueur, and 30 ml melon liqueur in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to combine, strain it into a serving glass over fresh ice, and garnish with a wedge of pineapple.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Also trending<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/soju-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">20 Soju Cocktails to Master at Home<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/new-york-sour\/\">New York Sour<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3752\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"New York Sour Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/new-york-sour\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New York Sour<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a classic cocktail enjoyed by bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts for over a century. This sophisticated twist on the classic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/whiskey-sour\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whiskey Sour<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> features a bold combination of whiskey, red wine, lemon juice, and a kiss of sweet and sour. Make this <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">alcoholic drink with sweet and sour mix<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> even easier to pour by adding 30 ml of your DIY mixture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. Joe Collins<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8140\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Joe-Collins_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Two Joe Collins cocktails on a window sill of a beach house on a sunny day overlooking the blue ocean\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Joe-Collins_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Joe-Collins_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Joe-Collins_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Joe-Collins_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Joe-Collins_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Joe-Collins_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Joe-Collins_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A fun variation on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/tom-collins\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tom Collins<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a Joe Collins features whiskey as a key ingredient and incorporates the sweet flavour of cola. To make this simple sipper, add 45 ml whiskey and 20 ml sweet and sour mix to a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake until frosty. Strain it into a rocks glass with fresh ice, top it off with cola, and garnish with a jaunty cherry. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sweet and sour mixed drink recipes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> don\u2019t come any less complicated than that!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. Russian Sunset<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8142\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Russian-Sunset_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Two Russian Sunset cocktails on a table in a traditional Russian home environment decorated in shades of red \" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Russian-Sunset_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Russian-Sunset_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Russian-Sunset_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Russian-Sunset_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Russian-Sunset_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Russian-Sunset_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/650.-Sweet-and-Sour-Mix-Drinks_Russian-Sunset_Midjourney_GP_AnnaBetStemmet.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ve heard of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/tequila-sunrise-cocktail\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tequila Sunrise<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/italian-sunrise\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian Sunrise<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but have you tried a Russian Sunset? To make this festive drink, combine 60 ml <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandmarnier.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Grand Marnier<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, 60 ml SKYY Vodka, and 60 ml sweet and sour mix in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until icy cold, strain into a tall glass over fresh ice, and add a dash of grenadine. Garnish with a cherry and enjoy! We love serving this <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sweet-and-sour recipe cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with garlic grenki and lavash rolls with smoked salmon.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7. Italian Gentleman<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6932\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/Classic-Negroni_MidjourneyAI_GP_HelenaLombard-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Italian Gentelman Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/Classic-Negroni_MidjourneyAI_GP_HelenaLombard-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/Classic-Negroni_MidjourneyAI_GP_HelenaLombard-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/Classic-Negroni_MidjourneyAI_GP_HelenaLombard-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/Classic-Negroni_MidjourneyAI_GP_HelenaLombard-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/Classic-Negroni_MidjourneyAI_GP_HelenaLombard-1-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/Classic-Negroni_MidjourneyAI_GP_HelenaLombard-1-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/Classic-Negroni_MidjourneyAI_GP_HelenaLombard-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campari.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Campari<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> stars in many aperitif cocktails, including the world-famous <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Negroni<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and its distinctive flavour also makes it very versatile and great for experimentation. So, if you love the idea of a Campari bourbon combo, this cocktail will become your new favourite. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/italian-gentleman-cocktail\/\">Italian Gentleman<\/a> cocktail recipe is fairly easy to prepare. It comes together even more quickly if you use 30 ml <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sweet and sour cocktail mix<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> instead of the sugar syrup and lemon juice that&#8217;s called for in the original recipe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more:<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/sour-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">22 Sour Cocktail Recipes to Add to Your DIY Drinks Repertoire<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Excited to try these <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">drinks made with sweet and sour mi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">x at home? So are we! Lean into ease and be the host with the most! Remember to <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/subscribe\/\">sign up for our newsletter<\/a> to get more effortless DIY cocktail hacks like these, and keep your at-home drinks game strong \ud83c\udf78\ud83c\udf4b<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sweet and sour mix drinks are an absolute lifesaver when you&#8217;ve got a crowd coming over for cocktails. Sure, a bright pop of freshly squeezed lime juice is completely amazing, but when you&#8217;ve got a bunch of thirsty friends waiting for a drink, our easy sweet-and-sour cocktail mix recipe will save the day. 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