How did lemonade become one of the first marketed soft drinks in the 17th century?

In the 17th century, lemonade emerged as one of the first marketed soft drinks by utilizing a simple mixture of water and lemon juice sweetened with honey.1

The commercialization of this beverage was formalized in 1676 with the establishment of the Compagnie de Limonadiers in Paris. This organization was granted a monopoly for the sale of its products, which were distributed by vendors who carried tanks on their backs to dispense cups of lemonade to the public. While the term lemonade has been in use since at least 1604, this 17th-century Parisian venture represents a significant early milestone in the history of the soft drink industry.12