Collins Chicago Sweet and Sour Mix — 32 fl oz ready-to-use cocktail mixer with real orange & lemon juice

Collins Chicago Sweet and Sour Mix is a ready-to-use cocktail base made with real orange and lemon juices and cane sugar, crafted to simplify classic drinks like margaritas and whiskey sours.

This 32 fl oz bottle delivers a balanced sweet-and-tart foundation so you can make bar-quality cocktails at home without squeezing citrus or measuring multiple syrups. Reformulated with real fruit juices and real sugar, Collins Sweet and Sour Mix aims to reduce prep time while keeping flavor consistent across batches. It’s designed for home bartenders, casual hosts and anyone who wants reliable cocktail results with minimal effort.

What cocktails can I make with Collins Sweet and Sour Mix?

Use this mixer as the backbone for countless classic and modern drinks. It pairs with tequila, whiskey, vodka and rum, and works equally well for single-serve recipes or pitcher batching for gatherings.

• Margaritas: swap fresh sour for a quick, consistent mixer.
• Whiskey Sours: just add whiskey for a balanced house pour.
• Long Island Iced Tea & Collins-style cocktails: blend into multi-spirit recipes.
• Batch cocktails: scale the ratios printed on the bottle for parties.

How is this sweet and sour mix made and what’s different about it?

Collins Chicago reformulated this mix to include real orange and lemon juice and cane sugar rather than high-fructose corn syrup. The recipe was developed with bartenders in mind to preserve a bright, natural citrus character while offering shelf stability and ease of use.

• Made with real orange and lemon juice for authentic citrus notes.
• Sweetened with real sugar to deliver a clean, non-processed sweetness.
• Bottle includes suggested mixing ratios for reliable cocktails.

How should I use, store, and batch Collins Sweet and Sour Mix?

Shake before using, then follow the recommended ratios on the bottle or your favorite recipe. Refrigerate after opening and use within the timeframe indicated on the label for best freshness. The product is especially convenient for batch cocktails because it eliminates repeated juicing and syrup-making.

• Shake well to reincorporate any settled natural juices.
• Refrigerate after opening and consume within the label’s suggested window.
• Perfect for pitchers—multiply the on-bottle ratio for larger servings.

Will this mix change my cocktail’s flavor compared to fresh juice?

While nothing replaces freshly squeezed citrus for some purists, Collins Sweet and Sour Mix is formulated to closely mimic that fresh balance with added longevity and convenience. Expect a stable, bright tartness and consistent sweetness that makes drink-building predictable, especially in high-volume settings.

• Consistent acidity and sweetness for repeatable results.
• Less prep and waste versus squeezing fresh citrus for every cocktail.
• Ideal when making many drinks or when fresh citrus isn’t available.

Who this is for: Collins Chicago Sweet and Sour Mix is aimed at home bartenders, hosts, and small venues that value speed, consistency and authentic citrus flavor without the labor of constant juicing. If you make cocktails for guests, run small events, or simply want an easy way to craft drinks like margaritas and whiskey sours at home, this 32 fl oz bottle provides an accessible, bartender-informed solution.

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Orange Juice Concentrate, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Sodium Benzoate (Preservatives), Xanthan Gum, Beta Carotene, Sodium Metabisulfite (Preservatives). Contains 19% juice