Sour mix (also known as sweet and sour mix) is a

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that is yellow-green in color and is used in many

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s. It is made from approximately equal parts

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and/or lime juice and

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and shaken vigorously with ice. This produces a pearly-white liquid with a pronounced flavor. Optionally,

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s may be added to make the liquid slightly foamy. Sour mix can be mixed with liquor(s) to make a sour drink; most common are vodka sour (

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) and

whiskey sour The whiskey sour is a mixed drink containing whiskey (often Bourbon whiskey, bourbon), lemon juice, Syrup#Simple_sugar_syrups, sugar, and optionally, a dash of egg white. It is a type of Sour (cocktail), sour, a mixed drink with a base spirit, c ...

(

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). Pre-mixed versions are available and are used in many bars. These typically consist of a powder which must be rehydrated by adding water prior to use.

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