Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix

A homemade syrup that is the flavor base used for making Margaritas and other popular cocktails.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 cups water
3 cups granulated sugar
2 cups fresh lemon juice
2 cups fresh lime juice

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine water and sugar in large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Cool syrup.
2. Mix cooled syrup, lemon and lime juices and place in a pitcher or other container with a lid. Chill until cold. Store covered in refrigerator.

Makes 8 cups.