No additives needed. If you need it sweetened, mix in some pure apple, or whatever other sweeter fruit you choose. That way you can decide just how much more sweetness you need. Don't get fooled by the makers that add sugars of any kind. Also - NOT from concentrate! just from the cranberry to you. I love this stuff! and I am so glad Lakewood makes their not-from-concentrate juices! Ma Nature knows what she is doing.