I was guilty. If I wanted a margarita, off to the grocery store I'd go for margarita mix. Whiskey sour? ReaLemon to the rescue.
Here's what I've found - real, fresh fruit juices in mixology is absolutely essential. I actually ran across this while not mixing cocktails, but while cooking. I was making a seafood dish where the author challenged the audience to try fresh lemon juice against bottled. I found the difference astonishing - I could taste the processing in the bottled product. The fresh juice was more laid back, but the processed stuff wasn't just uptight...it was harsh. Kind of like the difference between Key West and Washington DC - you could live in either, but one's gonna be a lot more fun.
Ultimately though - don't take my word for it - try it yourself!
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