Fizzy | Bitter
Dry Rum & Tonic
Crisp two-ingredient highball where white rum brings subtle sweetness to tonic’s structured bitterness
Bitter · Crisp
Tonic Water
Carbonated Mixer|Sodas|Non-alcoholic|Originally India and UK, Global
Tonic water is one of the most important lengthening mixers used to balance spirits with refreshing bitterness and lively carbonation
Tonic water brings clean bubbles light citrus notes and balanced quinine bitterness making it ideal for highballs aperitif serves and refreshing long drinks
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
Low
Bitterness
Medium
Acidity
Low
Body
Light
Taste
BitterCitrusRefreshing
Aroma
QuinineCitrus PeelLight Zest
Texture
Light
Known For
Classic Cocktails
Gin And TonicVodka TonicAmericano
Modern Cocktails
Modern HighballsAperitif Long Drinks
Signature Serves
Highball Serves
Pairings
Pairs Well With
GinVodkaAperitif Liqueur
Recommended With
LimeLemonCucumber
Avoid Pairing With
Cream Based Ingredients
Substitutes
Substitute With
Soda Water
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Non Alcoholic Tonic Water
different bitterness and aromatic structure
Serving Tips
Add last to preserve carbonation and freshness
Storage Tips
Store chilled for best effervescence and balance
Buying Tips
Choose fine bubble tonic water for premium cocktail structure
Mix it into something
Cocktails made with Tonic Water
About Tonic Water
What Does Tonic Water Taste Like?
Crisp refreshing with light citrus notes and gentle quinine bitterness
How It Is Made
Produced by carbonating water with quinine sugar and natural flavorings to create balanced bitterness and effervescence
How To Use Tonic Water in Cocktails
Use to lengthen highballs and balance spirit forward refreshing cocktails
Best For
Highballs aperitif serves and refreshing long drinks
A Bit of History
Tonic water originated as a quinine based malaria prevention drink used by British colonial troops before becoming a classic cocktail mixer