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Master of Mixes Mixer, Sweet 'N Sour
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Master of Mixes Mixer, Sweet 'N Sour

Master of Mixes
33.80 foz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
0g
Protein
19g
Sugars
35mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Master of Mixes Sweet 'N Sour is presented as a bartending staple for the home entertainer: a 33.8 fl oz bottle of lemon-flavored mixer concentrate that leans into craft imagery while delivering cocktail convenience. You’d typically find it in the beverage or cocktail-mixer aisle near bitters, simple syrup, bottled margarita mixes, and other ready-to-use cocktail bases, or on an endcap with party supplies. Shoppers pick it up for weekend brunches, casual parties, or when building a simple home bar — it’s meant for occasions where speed and consistent flavor trump squeezing fresh citrus. The brand positions itself as artisanal and premium (“handcrafted,” “premium lemon juice from California,” “small, handcrafted batches”), targeting adult home mixologists and hosts who want a polished cocktail with minimal effort. The label leans on health halos and natural-sounding claims — “all-natural flavors,” “premium fruit,” and an “8% juice” disclosure — but it carries no organic certification and is clearly aimed at adults rather than children (no kid-focused characters or bright toy tie-ins). Sensory cues are immediate: a vividly yellow, syrupy liquid with a bright lemon aroma, sweet-tart flavor, and sticky mouthfeel; the FD&C Yellow 5 and high fructose corn syrup contribute to its color and sweetness. Typical ritual: measure with a jigger, shake or stir with spirits and ice, garnish with a wedge, or mix with soda for a quick planner-style drink. Processing context: it’s a highly processed concentrate with added sweeteners, preservatives, colorants, and emulsifiers, designed for shelf stability and consistency more than culinary minimalism.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 11
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Total Sugars19g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Lemon, Juice, from, Concentrate,, Citric, Acid,, Sugar,, Natural, Flavors,, Sodium, Citrate,, Sodium, Benzoate,, Sodium, Metabisulfite,, Sorbitan, Monostearate,, FD&C, Yellow, 5..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sorbitan Monostearate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • FD&C Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients (high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, colorants, emulsifiers) and ready-to-use flavorings, consistent with ultra-processed foods formulated for shelf stability and convenience.

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Common Questions about Master of Mixes Mixer, Sweet 'N Sour

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery slope! The Sweet 'N Sour mixer is definitely more of a treat than a health food, thanks to its high sugar content from high fructose corn syrup and added sugars. If you're looking for a fun mixer for cocktails or mocktails, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet—just keep portion sizes in check!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
movie-night

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