Homemade tonic water

Can you make homemade tonic water? Yes, yes you can, and we have a recipe. Here's how to make your own tonic water, to go with your favourite gin

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A delicious bittersweet syrup for making homemade tonic water.

Tonic water is a popular mixer for alcoholic beverages and can be used to make flavored sodas. You can make your own citrus tonic water at home with just water, sugar, cinchona bark, ginger, and citrus fruits. To make the tonic, all you...

Say goodbye to bottled tonic.

What exactly is tonic water, and why does it mix so well with gin? Facts about where tonic water comes from, understanding quinine and more.

There's nothing wrong with the bottles of tonic you find in any grocery store, but once you make homemade tonic, it's hard to go back. It has so much more flavor! Bursting with citrus, spices, and herbs, it's the perfect balance of sour, sweet, bitter, herbal and floral. Once you source the ingredients, it's simple to make and one batch can last you the whole summer (unless you're us).

If you're unhappy with the flavor of commercial tonics and like to geek out in the kitchen, DIY tonic is a lot of fun. This basic recipe goes well with gin and is a great starting point for playing with your own unique herb and spice combinations.

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