Sour Mix substitutes
The closest substitute for Sour Mix is Lemon Juice, which works but the drink will taste a little different. Mix equal parts juice and simple syrup. Lime Juice also works.
What to use instead of Sour Mix
| Substitute | How much | Strength |
|---|---|---|
Lemon JuiceWorks, tastes different Mix equal parts juice and simple syrup. Same amount | Same amount | Alcohol-free |
Lime JuiceWorks, tastes different Mix equal parts juice and simple syrup. Same amount | Same amount | Alcohol-free |
Almost the same: most people won’t notice. Works, tastes different: still a good drink, just a different one. Last resort: better than skipping the drink.
Swap it in your drink
Pick a substitute to see how much to pour in each drink with Sour Mix, how strong the drink ends up and when to adjust the sugar.
- AMF (Adios Motherf*cker)
30ml (1 oz) Sour Mix → 30ml (1 oz) Lemon Juice
Same strength
- Green Tea Shot
15ml (½ oz) Sour Mix → 15ml (½ oz) Lemon Juice
Same strength
- Island Cooler
15ml (½ oz) Sour Mix → 15ml (½ oz) Lemon Juice
Same strength
- Italian Margarita
90ml (3 oz) Sour Mix → 90ml (3 oz) Lemon Juice
Same strength
- Pink Starburst
15ml (½ oz) Sour Mix → 15ml (½ oz) Lemon Juice
Same strength
- Presidente Margarita
120ml (4 oz) Sour Mix → 120ml (4 oz) Lemon Juice
Same strength
- Water Moccasin
15ml (½ oz) Sour Mix → 15ml (½ oz) Lemon Juice
Same strength
- White Tea Shot
15ml (½ oz) Sour Mix → 15ml (½ oz) Lemon Juice
Same strength
Questions about Sour Mix substitutes
What is the best substitute for Sour Mix?
Lemon Juice is the closest substitute for Sour Mix, though the drink will taste a little different. Mix equal parts juice and simple syrup. Use the same amount.
What can I use instead of Sour Mix in an AMF (Adios Motherf*cker)?
Lemon Juice: swap 30ml (1 oz) of Sour Mix for 30ml (1 oz) of Lemon Juice.
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Out of Sour Mix?
Proof knows these swaps. Tell it which bottles you have and it shows the drinks you can still make.