🍋🍋🍋 Lemonade Vending Behind Scenes Tips 🍋🍋🍋

[@EricsWormPlayground]

I really like this series with Packer. I bought the lemonade book as well as the instant vendor and hot dogs saved my life and ‘day in life’. The packer videos are much much better than the day in life videos I paid for. Thanks Ken for sharing!

[@bryanpearce4440]

Ken's setup is totally awesome !!!!!!!!!

[@dandixon4034]

Can you please send me were you get the 2.5gal simple syrup jugs and pumps that you use, love watching you,

[@kgsshow123]

Not a bad set up and clean installs. I gotta say I'm surprised to see he went with SS and pneumatic. I based my recipe off of his when he had manual squeezer and sugar. Obviously it works for him and he's rocking and rollin so keep going strong!!!

[@BensCarts]

I love the manual over the pneumatic. Keep it up!!!

[@bluewater454]

I like the setup. I’m just looking at the pan setup with the fruit in it, wondering how he keeps it cool enough. I didn’t see any ice reservoir beneath the pans. How does he keep the fruit chilled?

[@packersconcessions]

I haven't needed ice. It's chilled before going into the pans. They move quick enough that their isn't a problem

[@jschreadley876]

In Ben's tutorial I bought, it show's Ken using real sugar and shaking the container to dissolve the sugar. In this video, and in the name of efficient production it looks like Ken has switched to a simple syrup. I thought syrup was viewed as second to real sugar as far as flavor is concerned. I suppose the beauty of such a simple business is finding the sweet spot balance between authentic taste, efficient work flow, and profit margins.

[@nnadozienwogbe1443]

When did you see his tutorial?

[@lovemyfamily8807]

Simple syrup is only sugar dissolved in water. Flavor would be the same.

[@ajheeney5558]

From what I’ve learned not all the sugar dissolves in the water hence why the simple syrup

[@skullthegamer8773]

​@lovemyfamily8807 Correct, however, there usually is some type of Preservatives to keep it from spoiling in the heat

[@ladyprepper4]

​@@skullthegamer8773not when you make it yourself out of sugar and water

[@smashandgrablemonade]

Hi! May I ask where you bought the pump for the simple syrup?

[@JBsdiggiedogz]

Very Nice, I was thinking about adding fresh Lemonaid to my stand while I am building

[@alejandroalejandro2630]

Hello, does it matter to use tap water or distilled

[@harmonysmith3651]

Where is the best place to buy cases of lemons?

[@christopherjackiedyson924]

Where do I get the extensions for the lemon wedger?

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

Nice carts! May I ask where you got them?

[@CristinasCulinaryCabaret]

Really informative video. Thank you! How many wedges does that wedger slice?

[@BensCarts]

I think that one is 4, some use 6.

[@samd8108]

Do you bring your own water? How are you filling it? Hose? Do you buy it in 5 gallons.

[@pamelabrown5003]

How can i reach out to Ken to have carts built? Mine are not working well and need to redo.

[@Fat_Buddha]

Any videos that are more in-depth on the CO2 tank setup and the water dispensing system? Any idea what pump it is?

[@deannamullins5974]

How much simple syrup are you using per 32oz cup? I saw you did 4 pumps. Are they 1oz.per pump?

[@hbgriss]

Get a sprinter type can dude w a ramp. All enclosed .

[@kimberlyolson4705]

Where do you find the bigger pump? I can find them for one gallon containers but not for the 2 1/2 gallon containers. TIA

[@shawningram2311]

Same...I can't find either

[@werewolfwelding]

Amazon

[@thetuningroom]

Are the lemons pre washed?

[@housewashing5693]

My county's rules say there shall be no blenders or juice extractors on a mobile cart. Is there a way around this other than extracting juice at the commissary? Part of the show is the slicing and smashing on the cart....

[@YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit]

That's incredibly restrictive. Maybe spin that into some marketing? Say something like "Full 4 hour blend: freshly made every morning" or something like that. Basically sell the idea that the lemon juice is full assimilated with the water.

[@housewashing5693]

@@YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit Great idea. Thanks!

[@BensCarts]

Have you seen this in writing? learnhotdogs.com/liar

[@YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit]

@@BensCarts That's an EXCELLENT question. "Where does it state that?" Seems like a good question to have right at the tip of your tongue, and always be ready with.

[@YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit]

...and now I recall reading this previously (about asking for the exact code #, chapter, etc). I should have thought of that..

[@MrNenemott]

WHATARE THOSE LITTLE PANS HE USES FOR FRUITS, WHERE CAN i BUY THEM

[@BensCarts]

1/6 pans. Any restaurant shop. Katom.com is a good one.

[@yawnahkay7362]

Where do I buy the z9

[@syoungblood153]

Just curious... how many 32oz deli cup lemonade servings do you get from a 30 gallon tank?

[@BensCarts]

If you go to learnhotdogs.com/lemon you'll find I cover all this. But quickly... 128oz in a gallon.... approx 16oz water in a 32oz cup with ice and lemon... (closer to 12oz of water) but assuming 16oz... that is 8 glasses per gallon. So 30 gallons is 240 cups of lemonade at a minimum. Much depends on ice type... size of lemon etc...

[@davidskinner3076]

I've been following Ben, Ken and others setups for a while, especially the lemonade, was just wondering how much fruit to add to the 32oz cup, got a handle on the sugar and splenda, if anyone can answer or comment would be appreciated, ty

[@benwilson1909]

Test it. Some add 3oz... some 1oz. If using frozen strawberries, I use... about 2 oz... a smidge less. Its enough to taste but not too much.

[@MrGdaddy2]

Do you smash the fruit?

[@LarryAguillon-x4u]

Where do you get the trigger water fill gun?

[@BensCarts]

Amazon Bar gun

[@yankeejade]

Did you ever locate the "Bar Gun"?

[@thekoolguys]

Hey, i cant see the replies for some reason. What wedge cutter does he have? Im trying to find the one that cuts lemons in have not in foruths. Thank you.

[@BensCarts]

I've never seen one like that... In my free course I show using a knife to split the lemon. I don't use a wedger.

[@steveluepke9654]

What is his sugar to water formula? Thanks

[@cookncrook6902]

I’m not sure what his ratio is exactly but I have worked in a bar and grill. Our simple syrup was 5 cups sugar, 5 cups water. 50/50

[@williamharvey9217]

Anyone got a link to that smasher and wedger?

[@BensCarts]

We don't sell it anymore. You can look at lemonsmasherstore.com - it's who we recommend.

[@void________]

Does he change his gloves each time after taking money when alone? I don't know how to efficiently do this.

[@MrTwinkieeater]

Get the food service gloves. The really oversize clear ones. I only wear one on my left hand. That is the only hand that touches the fruit. Change gloves anytime you need to use both hands.

[@BensCarts]

Exactly. I wear a tight fitting glove on one hand and then have oversized food service gloves hanging so I can dip my hand in and pull a new one off over my latex glove. 😃

[@MrTwinkieeater]

@@void________ these gloves work really good because you can use them for a couple or few smashes and clear the strainer with your finger. I like to use my index finger to get all the seeds and pulp in one place then curl it up to scoop out all out and peel it into the glove straight into the trashcan. If you're doing hundreds of drinks you need to check the funnel on the smasher too. Pulp will stick and can clog the drain.

[@leonardwhittemore5805]

I would like to see an actual transaction.

[@BensCarts]

I have some in the youtube "shorts" :)

[@josemendoza1912]

How to hook CO2 to the smasher?

[@caphillres]

bubble gum

[@IronFistOG]

30 Seconds flat he made a lemonade.

[@GsJazzyDogs]

Way to be