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Fever-Tree 🇬🇧

Mediterranean Tonic Water

Delicate floral notes with crisp, clean carbonation. The benchmark Mediterranean tonic.

Best Pairing: Hendricks, Malfy, floral gins

9.2

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1724 🇦🇷

Tonic Water

Sourced from Andean springs at 1724m. Mineral-rich with elegant quinine bitterness.

Best Pairing: Aviation, herbaceous gins

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Thomas Henry 🇩🇪

Thomas Henry Tonic

Fine carbonation with a complex botanical character. A German bar-culture staple.

Best Pairing: Monkey 47, gin-forward highballs

8.8

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9.2

Fever-Tree

Mediterranean Tonic Water

A floral masterclass. Fever-Tree's Mediterranean captures the essence of the region — subtle citrus oils layered over a mineral backbone with the faintest quinine whisper.

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Q Mixers

Tonic Water

Spectacularly carbonated. Q's authentic quinine makes every sip feel intentional.

8.1

Schweppes

Premium Mixer

The reliable classic. Fine carbonation and a clean, familiar bitterness.

7.4