Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water x 24 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 20 cl

Twenty-four small bottles lined up in the case, and every one of them covers a single drink. That is the whole point of the format: the carbonation never gets tired, because nothing is left standing in the fridge door. Open, pour, drink.

The expert's description

Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water x 24 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 20 cl is a Tonic Water from Fever-Tree, made with carbonated spring water, cane sugar and natural quinine, and supplied as a case of 24 bottles of 20 cl.

Quinine is the main ingredient and the source of the dry bitterness. Fever-Tree takes it from cinchona trees on the border between Congo and Rwanda, where the bark is regarded as some of the purest quinine in the world. On top of that sit eight aromatic botanical oils, among them hand-pressed bitter oranges from Tanzania, and they are what lay citrus and a faintly floral note underneath the bitterness.

Sweetness comes from cane sugar and is kept low. The tonic therefore does not settle over the gin like a layer of syrup, but pulls juniper, coriander and citrus peel forward instead. A classic London Dry Gin with clear juniper is the obvious match, and because the profile holds back, it can carry almost any gin without stealing the picture.

The bead is fine and lasts. In the small format that really pays off, since one bottle equals one Gin and Tonic. With 4-5 cl of gin the drink lands around a ratio of 1:4, which is where most Gin and Tonic works best. A case of 24 covers a gathering without anyone having to judge how much fizz is left in a half-empty bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sharp bitter orange first, dry and faintly resinous, with a floral trace behind it. Underneath it all a clean, almost mineral tone from the spring water.

Palate

Dry and only lightly sweetened. Quinine settles as a clear bitterness across the middle of the tongue, citrus peel cuts over the top, and the small bubbles hold it up without prickling.

Finish

Short and clean. The bitterness lets go quickly and leaves the mouth dry and ready for the next sip.

Specifications

Name: Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water x 24 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 20 cl
Producer: Fever-Tree
Region/Country: United Kingdom
Type: Tonic Water
Size: 20 CL
Bottles per pack: 24 pcs
Ingredients: Carbonated spring water, cane sugar, citric acid and natural flavourings including quinine
Serving suggestion: Ice cold over plenty of ice in a classic Gin and Tonic with a wide strip of lemon peel

Flavour profile

Dry · Bitter · Citrus · Lightly Sweetened

Did you know?

The name Fever-Tree is the old English nickname for the cinchona tree. Its bark was boiled down for quinine against malaria, and that bitter medicine is exactly what British officers in India mixed with gin and sugar to get it down. Hence both the name and the whole idea behind Indian Tonic Water.

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Frequently asked questions about Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water x 24 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 20 cl

Why are small bottles better than one large bottle for Gin and Tonic?

Because carbonation starts to escape the moment a bottle is opened. A 20 cl bottle is used up in a single drink, so the tonic never goes flat. Making four drinks over an evening means opening four bottles rather than pouring from the same one.

Which gin suits Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water best?

A classic London Dry Gin with clear juniper. The tonic is dry and restrained, so botanicals come through instead of being covered over, which is why it works equally well with spiced and citrus-heavy gins. See our full range of Gin.

What is the right ratio of gin to tonic?

Somewhere between 1:3 and 1:5 depending on the strength of the gin. With 4-5 cl of gin and a full 20 cl bottle you land around 1:4, where the gin still reads clearly without the drink turning sharp. A gin above 45% takes more tonic than a softer one at 40%.

Where does the quinine in the tonic come from?

From the bark of cinchona trees on the border between Congo and Rwanda. The area yields some of the purest quinine available, and quinine is what supplies the dry bitterness. Without it, tonic would be little more than sweetened sparkling water.

How should a full case of tonic be stored?

Cool, dark and upright. The bottles handle room temperature in storage, but they need at least four hours in the fridge before serving, because carbonation binds better in cold water and lasts longer in the glass. Avoid shaking the bottles before opening.

Can the tonic be drunk without gin?

Yes, it stands up on its own. The bitterness from the quinine and the citrus from the botanical oils give it a character that runs directly counter to ordinary soft drinks. Serve it over ice with a slice of grapefruit, or use it as a base for alcohol-free drinks with herbs and bitters.