Why Ratios Matter

Making the perfect drink isn't just about having the right ingredients. It's about the ratio,

how much of one Ingredient compared to another. Mom’s favorite summer drink is The fizzy pink drink,

she used three parts lemon-lime juice to one part cherry syrup. That balance created

the perfect taste. But when the kids tried alone, they used three parts cherry syrup And two parts lemon-lime juice

syrup to one part juice. Same ingredients, completely different result.

The drink became thick, overly sweet, and almost undrinkable. This is why ratios

matter in everything from cooking to chemistry. Getting the proportions right transforms

separate ingredients into something amazing, while getting them wrong creates disaster, even when you're