1. 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

2. BASIC RECIPE I CUP OF FRESH SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE (ABOUT 4 – 6 LEMONS)
4 CUPS OF WATER
½ TO ¾ CUPS OF SUGAR

3. 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

4. WATER TO LEMON RATIO
1 CUP OF FRESH SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE CAN BE DILUTED WITH UP TO 4 CUPS OF WATER

5. 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