Tonic water is a carbonated mixer flavoured with quinine, which gives it its signature gentle bitterness. Originally a medicinal drink in colonial India, it found its true calling next to gin.

Tonic Water

Q: Which tonic goes best with which gin?

Classic Indian tonic suits juniper-forward London Dry gins; Mediterranean tonic flatters herbal and citrus gins; elderflower tonic lifts floral and fruity gins. When in doubt, classic Indian tonic works with everything.

Q: Is slimline tonic sugar free?

Slimline and 'refreshingly light' tonics are low- or zero-sugar versions of the classic recipe — same quinine crispness with a fraction of the calories. Check each label for exact details.

Buy Tonic Water Online — Fever-Tree, Schweppes & More Tonic water is the quinine-crisp mixer that makes gin sing — from classic Indian tonic to light, floral and Mediterranean styles for every ...

Tonic Water

Buy Tonic Water Online — Fever-Tree, Schweppes & More

Tonic water is the quinine-crisp mixer that makes gin sing — from classic Indian tonic to light, floral and Mediterranean styles for every gin.

A great G&T is three-quarters tonic, so it pays to buy the good stuff. The Bottle Club stocks Fever-Tree, Schweppes and more in single-serve bottles, cans and multipacks.

Which tonic should I choose?

Indian tonic is the classic partner for London Dry gin. Light tonics cut the calories without losing the fizz, while Mediterranean and elderflower styles flatter citrus and floral gins. Small 150–200 ml serves keep every drink freshly opened.

How to serve tonic water

Chill everything — glass, gin and tonic. Fill the glass with ice, pour one part gin to two or three parts tonic, and finish with a garnish that echoes your gin's botanicals.