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Sweet-tart cocktail mixer blend
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 ounce (small) of Sour mix blend (30 g) has 42 calories. That works out to 139 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 ounce (small) · 30 g
42
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce (small) | 30 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 21 kcal |
| 2 ounce (double) | 60 g | 83 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 83 kcal |
| 3 ounce (triple) | 90 g | 125 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 139 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 167 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 334 kcal |
Calculated from 139 calories per 100 g.
Sour mix blend is a sweet-tart, usually nonalcoholic cocktail mixer that adds citrus flavor and sweetness in one step. It is commonly used in sour-style drinks, where it replaces separately measuring citrus juice and a sweetener.
Sour mix blend typically contains lemon or lime juice or flavoring, sugar, and water. Packaged versions may also include acidity regulators, flavorings, or preservatives, so the exact ingredients vary by product.
Make sour mix blend at home by combining fresh lemon and lime juice with simple syrup. Stir until evenly mixed, then adjust the sweet-tart balance to taste. For the freshest citrus flavor, prepare it close to when you plan to use it.
Sour mix blend is often used in whiskey sours and amaretto sours, and it can work in some margarita recipes. If a cocktail recipe already includes citrus juice or sugar, reduce those ingredients so the drink does not become overly sharp or sweet.
Use fresh lemon or lime juice and simple syrup instead of sour mix blend. Adding them separately gives you more control over the cocktail’s balance; start with less than the recipe’s amount of mix and adjust after tasting.
Sour mix blend is generally nonalcoholic; it provides citrus flavor and sweetness rather than the alcohol in a cocktail. The drink becomes alcoholic when spirits such as whiskey or vodka are added. Specialty products can differ, so check their ingredients if this matters.
Yes, refrigerate sour mix blend after opening and keep the container tightly closed. Homemade versions made with fresh juice should also be kept cold. Discard the mix if its smell, appearance, or taste changes noticeably.
Yes, you can drink sour mix blend on its own, but it is made primarily as a cocktail ingredient and may taste very sweet or tart. For a nonalcoholic drink, dilute it with soda water or still water and adjust to taste.
Yes, sour mix blend can be used in a margarita. Since many margarita recipes already call for lime juice and a sweetener, add the mix gradually and taste as you go to avoid making the drink too sweet.
Add a little fresh lemon or lime juice to a cocktail that tastes too sweet from sour mix blend. Taste after each small addition; adding more mix will usually increase the sweetness rather than correct it.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
2.4mg · 3% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
11mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.03mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.6mg · 0% DV
Sodium
1.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sour mix blend is a sweet-tart mixer used to balance cocktails, commonly combining lemon or lime flavour with a sweetener. Recipes and formulations vary, so it may be sold ready to pour or used as a base for mixed drinks. It appears in bar classics as well as in alcohol-free cocktails.
Its citrusy tang and sweetness give drinks a bright, rounded flavour. At home, add it gradually to a cocktail or mocktail and adjust to taste; a splash of soda water or fresh citrus can make the result feel lighter and less sweet. It is a convenient option when you want consistent sourness without squeezing citrus for every drink.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.