I used to drink a lot of soda, but I have really cut down. Now I drink tons of water.
My problem is I am addicted to Country Time lemonade and have 2-3 8 oz. glasses a day. Still, it supposedly has lots less sugar, so I think I am okay....hopefully.
If it is packaged in a can or bottle, it is produced basically the same as soda. It may have a little less refined sugar because it has a small juice content probably 5 to 10 % juice
If it is the powdered type, you determine the level of sugar you use.