Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water x 8 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 50 cl

A dry slope running down to the sea, thyme between the stones and rosemary at its loudest in the middle of the day. That is the edge of the Mediterranean these aromatics were taken from. Eight bottles, and a tonic that smells of herbs long before quinine shows up.

The expert's description

Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water x 8 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 50 cl is a Tonic Water made from carbonated spring water, quinine and essential oils from Mediterranean herbs such as lemon thyme and rosemary, supplied as eight bottles of 50 cl.

The difference between Mediterranean and the classic Premium Indian Tonic Water lies in the quinine. There is markedly less of it here, so the bitterness reads as light rather than broad and drying. The herbs and citrus oils step forward instead, and the aroma turns floral in a way an ordinary Tonic Water never is.

The quinine itself comes from Cinchona Ledgeriana, the tree tonic has historically been built on. Fever-Tree draws it from one of the last plantations of those original trees, then blends it with spring water and the oils gathered along Mediterranean shores.

In the glass this means a delicate gin does not get run over. Floral and citrus-led gins are given room for their own aromatics, and a vodka tonic becomes something quite unlike the neutral version. The 50 cl format is built for several glasses at a time, and eight bottles cover a whole gathering.

Tasting notes

Nose

Floral and herbal from the first moment. Lemon thyme and rosemary sit on top, with a note of warm lemon peel underneath them.

Palate

A soft entry with a sweetness the acidity pulls back almost at once. The bitterness is there, but it runs as a thin line instead of filling the mouth.

Finish

Short and dry with the herbs lasting longest. Rosemary is the last thing to let go.

Specifications

Name: Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water x 8 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 50 cl
Producer: Fever-Tree
Region/Country: United Kingdom
Type: Tonic Water
Size: 50 CL
Bottles per pack: 8
Ingredients: Carbonated spring water, sugar, citric acid, natural flavourings including quinine
Serving suggestion: Ice cold in a large glass packed with ice, a floral gin, a sprig of rosemary and a slice of grapefruit

Flavour profile

Floral · Herbal · Lightly bitter · Citrus · Soft

Did you know?

The brand is named after the quinine tree itself. Cinchona Ledgeriana was once called the fever tree, because its bark was the only remedy anyone had against malaria. Fever-Tree still sources its quinine from plantations of those original trees in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Frequently asked questions about Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water x 8 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 50 cl

What is the difference between Mediterranean and Indian Tonic Water?

The amount of quinine. Mediterranean carries considerably less quinine than Premium Indian Tonic Water, so the bitterness is far lighter. In its place sit essential oils from lemon thyme, rosemary and citrus fruit, which make it taste floral and herbal rather than dry and quinine-bitter.

Which gin suits Mediterranean Tonic Water best?

Floral and citrus-led gins. The low bitterness lets fine aromatics such as rose, cucumber, chamomile and citrus peel speak instead of burying them. A heavily spiced or weighty gin, on the other hand, gets less resistance than a classic tonic would give it. See our full range of Gin.

Can Mediterranean Tonic Water be drunk without gin?

Yes, it works well as a drink on its own. Pour it ice cold over ice, drop in a sprig of rosemary and squeeze a little lemon into it. The herbs make it more grown-up than a soft drink, and the bitterness is mild enough to sip slowly.

What does a vodka tonic taste like with Mediterranean?

Far more aromatic than with a classic Tonic Water. Vodka contributes almost no aroma of its own, so the tonic decides the flavour, and here the drink turns herbal and citrus-fresh instead of simply dry. It is one of the best ways to taste the tonic itself.

What garnish works in a Gin and Tonic made with Mediterranean?

Rosemary, lemon thyme or grapefruit. The garnish should play along with the herbs in the tonic rather than sit on top of them. Lime turns sharp here, while a wide strip of grapefruit peel lifts both the citrus oils and the juniper in the gin.

How many drinks do eight bottles of 50 cl make?

Around 24. With 15 cl of tonic in a large balloon glass one bottle covers three drinks, so the case covers roughly two dozen. For serving a gathering, that is the quantity that usually matches an evening.