CATEGORY

Lemonade

2008 CHEFSBEST® AWARD FOR BEST TASTE WINNER

Tropicana

What Makes a Great Lemonade?

For those who want the convenience of a soft drink without the heaviness of cola or root beer, lemonade is a delectably fresh option. Not just an alternative to traditional soft drinks, it is a smooth drink that often recalls the simplicity and laziness of summer afternoons.

Our chefs define high-quality shelf-stable lemonade as having a floral aroma. In the taste profile, there should be equal, bold levels of sweetness and sourness, followed by a lingering bitterness from the lemon rind that increases the perception of brightness in the drink.

High-quality lemonade will have bright fruit flavors that are bold enough to stand up to its sweet-and-sour elements. The bold lemon flavor will stimulate the front of the palate, creating the pleasurable bite or tang you experience with a fresh glass of lemonade.

Lemonade’s finish should be clean, as opposed to having a lingering tartness or sweetness. When you’ve finished this drink, you should not have to purse your lips for too long. There must be no metallic, chemical or medicinal flavor off notes detracting from the overall experience.

Product Category Definition

The product judged was defined as traditional and pink shelf-stable lemonade for the consumer market, not including frozen lemonade from concentrate, refrigerated lemonade or other fruit drinks.

Other Leading Brands:

Country Time, Minute Maid