Sour mix

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Sour mix is a mixer used in many cocktails, notably the Long Island Iced Tea family. It is made from approximately equal parts lemon and/or lime juice and simple syrup and shaken vigorously with ice. This produces a pearly-white liquid with a pronounced flavour. Egg white may be added as a foaming agent, to improve the texture of the finished product. Pre-mixed versions are available, and are in use in many bars - these typically consist of a powder which must be rehydrated by adding water prior to use.

One of the earliest known printed references to the word "cocktail" described a drink made from "Spirit of any kind, sugar, water and bitters". This is very similar to the drink that would these days be known as sours - a spirit or liqueur, shaken vigorously with ice, lemon juice and sugar.

Sour mix is used in many cocktails.

[edit] Recipes for sour mix

1. Whisk one egg white in a medium-sized bowl until frothy
2. Stir in one cup (~2 dl) of sugar
3. Add two cups of (~4 dl) water
4. Add two cups of (~4 dl) lemon juice, preferably freshly squeezed
5. Stir all ingredients well

Store the mix refrigerated and use within three days of making it.

Alternately, try this "vegan" recipe:

1. 2 Parts Lime Juice
2. 2 Parts Simple Syrup (equal parts sugar and water, with the sugar dissolved in the water over a low heat)
3. 1 Part Orange Juice
4. 1 Part Lemon Juice
5. Stir ingredients well.

This recipe is not as frothy as the above, but will keep longer and has a great flavor.

[edit] See also

• List of cocktails