Mr Mrs T Sweet & Sour Mix

Mr & Mrs T Sweet & Sour Mix is a ready-to-pour cocktail base that supplies the sugar-and-citrus backbone of a sour in a single measure. The category has a recognisable profile: bright lemon-lime acidity set against a rounded sweetness. Expect that balance here, though the label is the final word on the exact recipe. It is a non-alcoholic mixer, so it carries no ABV of its own. The strength of any drink depends entirely on the spirit you pair it with. Because the sweetness and acidity are already balanced, the mix works as a shortcut for drinks that would otherwise need fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. Whiskey sours, amaretto sours and Tom Collins-style long drinks are the obvious fits, and it is the standard sour component in a Long Island iced tea. For a margarita, use it with tequila and an orange liqueur such as triple sec. A common starting ratio is two parts spirit to one part mix. Taste it and adjust: with a sweeter spirit like amaretto, a splash of fresh lemon juice cuts the sweetness. With a drier or higher-proof base, add a little more mix. Serve the drink cold. Chill the mix in the fridge before use. Shake it with ice for about 10 to 15 seconds so it dilutes slightly and the sweetness softens. Pour into a rocks glass over fresh ice for a whiskey sour, a highball or Collins glass for taller serves, or a chilled coupe if you strain it up. A margarita can go in a salt-rimmed margarita glass or a rocks glass. If you want the foam that classic sours have, shake with an egg white or an aquafaba substitute first, without ice, and then again with ice. For food, sours suit salty, fried and spicy dishes, where the acidity works like a squeeze of citrus. Tacos, chicken wings, fish and chips, nachos, salted nuts and grilled shrimp all pair well. Once opened, keep the bottle refrigerated and shake it before pouring, since the ingredients can settle. Check the label for the recommended time to use it after opening.