What is fresh sour made of?
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Sour mix is a combination of sugar, water, lemons, and limes.
How do you make a simple sour?
To make the sour mix, use 1 part simple syrup and 1 part lemon/lime juice. E.g. to make 1 oz sour mix, mix 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 1/2 oz lemon/lime juice. =)

What is a traditional sour?
While variations exist, the sour as we know it today is thought to have been codified around the same period as the Old Fashioned, during the mid-1800s. At its most basic, a sour is an umbrella term for a number of cocktails that include a spirit, lemon juice, sugar and water for dilution, usually in the form of ice.
How long does homemade sour mix last?
2 to 3 weeks
If you don’t want to spend the money on fresh-squeezed fruit juice (or you don’t have a neighbor with citrus trees), it’s totally okay to use the store-bought lemon and lime juice bottles. Homemade sweet and sour mix will last 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

How is whiskey sour made?
Steps
- Add bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white, if using, to a shaker and dry-shake for 30 seconds without ice.
- Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.
- Strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with 3 or 4 drops of Angostura bitters.
What makes a lemon sour?
If you’ve ever taken a bite out of a lemon, you already know they pack some serious sour power. This is because they contain citric acid, which is a weak organic acid found in many fruits and vegetables. True to their name, citrus fruits have particularly high concentrations of citric acid.
How do you make milk sour?
How to Make Sour Milk To make 1 cup (250 mL) sour milk for baking, use 1 tbsp (15 mL) vinegar or lemon juice and enough milk to equal 1 cup (250 mL). Stir and let stand for 5 minutes before using. This will give the right amount of acidity for the recipe.
How do I make a real whiskey sour?
How do you make a Scotch sour?
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces Johnnie Walker Red Label scotch.
- .75 ounces fresh lemon juice.
- .5 ounces simple syrup*
- 1 dash grapefruit bitters.
- Lemon wheel or slice, for garnish.
What alcohol is in a lemon sour?
Additional information
Ingredients | FILTERED WATER, CANE SUGAR, LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, LIME JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR). 27% JUICE |
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Alcohol Pairing | Bourbon, Vodka, Whiskey |
What is a Japanese sour?
“Sour”(サワー) is a staple Izakaya cocktail in Japan, which, generally is mixed with distilled spirits (such as Japanese Shochu and Vodka), fizzy water, and fresh-squeezed fruit/ fruit syrup/ etc. In most cases, Japanese sour is dry, not so sweet as a sweet-sour cocktail.