The Secret To A Perfect Sour Mix

Making your own sour mix is not only easy, but absolutely necessary for making the perfect sour cocktails. The meringue powder is what makes it! You get the foamy, slightly creamy top when you vigorously shake or stir it. That's the Fat Cat secret! Egg whites have long been used to make delicious frothy drinks so it only makes sense that meringue powder will do the same, without the nervous looks you'd get from your friends by using raw egg whites. Here is our favorite sour mix along with a few of our favorite cocktail recipes that will impress everyone you serve them to!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 C. water

• 1 C. sugar

• 1 C. fresh lemon juice

• 1 C. fresh lime juice

• 2 T. meringue powder

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar and heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.

2. Add the lemon and lime juices and refrigerate.

3. When the mixture is cool, add the meringue powder.

4. Once completely cool, pour into a tightly capped bottle to use for storing and pouring.

5. Shake well before using to bring up frothiness from the meringue powder. Keeps for 6-8 weeks in refrigerator.

Basic Margarita: 2 oz. sour mix, 1.5 oz. tequila, .5 oz. triple sec, .5 oz lime juice. Shake well and pour over ice in a salt rimmed margarita glass.

Whiskey Sour: mix equal parts of your favorite whiskey and sour mix and serve over ice. Go completely retro and add an orange and maraschino cherry garnish.

Daiquiri: mix equal parts of your favorite rum and sour mix. Serve over ice.

Tom Collins: pour a shot each of gin and sour mix over ice in tall glass. Top off with club soda.