CRITERIA FOR LEMONADE FRESH LEMON FLAVOR -not lemon oil or lemon extract 2.TARTNESS Sour acidity for refreshing flavor 3.SWEETNESS - Just enough sugar to balance the sour lemon flavor
BASIC RECIPE I CUP OF FRESH SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE (ABOUT 4 – 6 LEMONS) 4 CUPS OF WATER ½ TO ¾ CUPS OF SUGAR
THE SOUR TO SWEETNESS RATIO A LOT SOUR WITH JUST ENOUGH SWEET YOU CAN ONLY ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH TASTE ALSO A LOT DEPENDS ON PERSONAL TASTE, NOT EVERYONE LIKES SOUR
WATER TO LEMON RATIO 1 CUP OF FRESH SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE CAN BE DILUTED WITH UP TO 4 CUPS OF WATER
FRESH , BOTTLED OR POWDERED Better flavor No additives No added sugar BOTTLED $ POWDERED Lemon flavor is often enhance with oils and extracts Contains preservatives Lots of extra sugar