Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 20 cl

Floral aroma is the first thing to leave a glass. It travels with the bubbles, and once the carbonation lets go, the elderflower has gone with it. That is why the small format earns its place here: the bottle is empty while the scent is still sharp.

The expert's description

Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 20 cl is a Tonic Water from Fever-Tree, made with carbonated spring water, sugar, elderflower extract and natural quinine, and bottled in 20 cl.

Elderflower is a fugitive aroma. It lives in the oils of the blossom and disappears faster than citrus or quinine, which makes the single serve an advantage rather than a convenience. One bottle becomes one drink, and the aroma never has time to tire in the fridge.

The flavour is softer and more floral than a dry Indian Tonic Water. The quinine is still there, laying a mild bitterness underneath, but the sugar sits higher and the blossom sets the direction. The carbonation is light, which suits that floral profile.

With gins carrying blossom, cucumber or gentle citrus among their botanicals, the two pull in the same direction. Beyond gin it works with vodka, with rose vermouth over ice, and as the base of alcohol-free drinks where elderflower alone can carry a glass. At a gathering the format is practical, because each guest gets their own tonic and picks their own gin.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh elderflower, more blossom than honey, with a trace of green stem and a hint of lemon.

Palate

Light and floral from the first sip. Sweetness arrives early and lingers across the middle of the tongue, while the bitterness keeps to the background and only shows up at the close. The bubbles are small and quick.

Finish

Short and clean, with blossom left in the nose more than in the mouth. The bitterness is only a faint imprint.

Specifications

Name: Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 20 cl
Producer: Fever-Tree
Region/Country: United Kingdom
Type: Tonic Water
Size: 20 CL
Ingredients: Carbonated spring water, sugar, elderflower extract, citric acid and natural flavourings including quinine
EAN no.: 5060108450843
Serving suggestion: Poured ice cold over ice in a balloon glass with a floral gin and a thin slice of cucumber

Flavour profile

Elderflower · Fresh · Lightly Sweetened · Soft Bitterness

Did you know?

The elderflowers for Fever-Tree are picked by hand across the English countryside in late spring and distilled into an oil before they ever meet water. The oil can be dosed precisely, so the tonic tastes the same whether or not the elder had a generous flowering that year.

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Frequently asked questions about Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 20 cl

Why does the small format matter for an elderflower tonic in particular?

Because the floral aroma leaves along with the carbonation. A 20 cl bottle is used up in one drink, so the scent stays intact all the way through. In a larger bottle the last glasses are noticeably flatter and far less floral than the first.

What is the difference between Elderflower Tonic Water and Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water?

The elderflower. Indian Tonic Water is dry and bitter with citrus from botanical oils, while Elderflower Tonic Water carries a floral sweetness laid over a milder bitterness. One brings juniper forward, the other adds a layer of its own to the drink.

Which gin works best in a single drink with this tonic?

A gin with blossom, cucumber or gentle citrus among its botanicals. They pull in the same direction as the elderflower and give one coherent drink rather than two flavours fighting each other. See our full range of Gin.

Does it taste artificially of elderflower?

No, the flavour comes from an extract of real elderflowers. The aroma is floral and lightly honeyed rather than sugary, and it resembles homemade elderflower cordial, only far less sweet.

Can the tonic be used with anything other than gin?

Yes. It is good with vodka, with rose vermouth over ice and as the top of a light spritz. Without alcohol it holds up on its own over ice with a twist of lemon, where the blossom gets the whole stage.

How many bottles should be counted per guest?

Reckon on two to three bottles per guest across an evening. One bottle equals one drink, and most people have more than one when Gin and Tonic is being served. Chill them well ahead, ideally four hours or more.