I can agree with Schweppes being best enjoyed without gin, just simply as a soda! When I was a kid, I saw my dad pour himself a G&T at a house party and wanted to try the tonic, as a joke he poured me a glass and gave it to me, expecting me to make a face from the bitter taste, but to his surprise I actually enjoyed it! It got to the point that he would have to hide tonic from me because I would drink it so often! To this day Schweppes tonic is my go-to soft drink of choice, especially during meals as its bitter profile goes well with most savoury foods!
Cold brew tonics have been helping me stay alive this summer . If you haven't tried it I reccomend it, such a refreshing drink with that lovely bit of coffee.
Great video, super informative! One point of correction though - Angostura bitters actually doesn't contain angostura bark extract. The bitters originated in the town of Angostura Venezuela, hence the name.
A friend of mine told me about tonic water being the choice drink when people got maleria in Africa. She has Covid and the symptoms are close to that of maleria. She let me know it had the Quentin in it that helps. I went straight to YT to research. Thank you for this video. Now ,The problem is the sugar in the tonic water that should be avoided with anyone who has Covid! So which brand taste best by itself that also has a lower sugar content?
hi Tim! I'm new 2 the channel and I ❤️ gin. I live in the states and just picked up a bottle of applewood & can't wait 2 drying this weekend. next I will pick up some tonic and garnish. really enjoy your reviews, 🍻!
Thanks Jeff, I hope you like the Applewood! It’s a really good representation of Aussie Gin - big, bold, complex and unique flavours from Australian native botanicals on a traditional backbone. Welcome to the channel 😁
@@TimandTonic Tim, the applewood gin was one of the most unique, tasty spirits I've ever had. I finished the entire bottle with a friend over the course of an afternoon. I ended up purchasing a case, 1 for my pal, 1 for my dad, 4 for me!! What an incredible gin this is.
My favorite tonic water is Britvic. It’s very clean and bright tasting. I can’t get it here in the states but I was introduced to a good G&T in London and when I want one I have to have Beefeaters with Britvic and a slice of lemon and lime. Unfortunately I have to import the Britvic tonic water. 24 bottles are about $20 USD PLUS $70 USD for shipping. 😩 Needless to say I have my “British” G&Ts sparingly. Otherwise, I drink Fever Tree but Kroger Supermarket makes a really good canned tonic water. The next time we’re in OZ I’ll have to try a Aussie G&T.
In your research, which of these tonic waters is best & has the highest integrity of the quinine for medicinal uses? Why? I don't drink gin or any alcohol for that matter. However, with that said, your video is very informative & well executed. Love & Light 💜💯
Gin & Tonic with a twist of lime is the best cocktail in the world. Must have proper proportions. Not too much gin. 1.5 ounces is perfect topped off with about 6 oz of tonic.
Definitely not too much gin. Sometimes I pour an unmeasured amount of gin in, but I find that 1.5 oz is the best as far as taste goes. If I want more gin flavor, I'll just drink straight gin...which I actually do like the flavor of. But for the purposes of a G&T, the standard 1.5 oz of gin topped with tonic water can't be beat for me. One of the most refreshing drinks there is IMO.
I usually drink the common brands of tonic water plain. It has a grapefruit-like flavor-taste (you can also mix it with unsweetened grapefruit juice for a spritzy summertime beverage-drink). Most drinks that claim to be "grapefruit-flavored" taste nothing like grapefruit.
I’m ticked they have discontinued my favourite and healthiest (sugar free) tonic water - zevia - from the supermarkets in British Columbia - very frustrating when you get attached to a product.
I've tried a bunch of these different tonic waters we have available nowadays. I'm not really impressed by any of them, Fever Tree and the like. My favorite is just the regular Schweppes. However I've never heard of or even seen their "Indian" tonic water anywhere here where I live in northern California. I live roughly 100 miles south of the Oregon border, so in other words I don't live in the urban areas of California. Anyhow, I definitely love gin and tonic, especially on a hot day. One of the best drinks there is IMO, along with martinis (3:1 ratio for me) and also a traditional style whiskey old fashioned.
Is there any positive health benefits drom drinking tonic water? I heard like and is it true that it is good vs tachycardia? And good for heart in general?
NB/DISCLAIMER: Not medical advice, speak to a qualified health professional. There is definitely evidence to suggest that quinine, the main ingredient in tonic, has many potential medicinal uses as it has done in a historical context anecdotally too. The problem is a therapeutic dose I believe is not what is in tonic today so how much effect it has is highly questionable. As always best to speak to a medical professional about your specific circumstances.
Have had severe leg cramps at night for years. Tried everything. An ER doctor mentioned a few ounces of tonic water before bed. Three weeks later and have not had any cramps. So happy.
What? There is tonic other then Schweppes? Holy cow. My partner does the shopping how am I going to explain to him he has been doing it wrong all this time. 🤣😱😂
I’m drinking Fever-Tree right now. How appropriate. I will not buy a tonic with artificial ingredients or fructose or any artificial (fake) or diet sugars. Another favorite is Q brand.
Recently got Aldi knock off (Fever Tree) and it was much, much better than the proper Fever Tree. Aldi version was £2.18 for 8 x 150 mll. You feel Fever Tree are turning us over slightly charging £5.00 for the same mini cans. Quality has dropped I am sure
I bought a bottle of lingon-flavoured tonic water from a local brand here in northern sweden, I have never tried tonic water before so i dont know if it is supposed to taste this bitter tastes almost like grapefruit to be honest I think it tasted pretty awful but then again it is probably because Im drinking it without anything and I dont like grapefruit
Hey there, yes tonic is supposed to have a fair whack of bitterness to it, that all comes from the quinine! Usually people mix it in long drinks with other ingredients like gin as that tends to balance out the bitterness a bit. Bitterness is certainly an acquired taste!
@@TimandTonic I bought it in Beijing... hhh guess you can get anything in China. I'm no expert but bought a box of this Tonic and hope it will work well for my housewarming. Thanx for the video.
@@TimandTonic I realised much later after posting this comment that you are Australian 😂. It's a Scottish brand, hand-made, so if you ever need something unique, you could try their website.
@@anjolaokunade2861 I lived in London for 6 years so my accent is a little muddled sometimes so it’s not immediately apparent 😂 If I ever come across it I’ll be sure to try it! Thanks for the recommendation 😁
Borjomi , is the real mineral water you want to drink , anything else i have seen in Britain, France and Germany is man made carbonated water , which has no minerals like Georgian Borjomi. One of the most expensive mineral water for decades in Europe
Yeah m8, I think I am with YOU on that one? IF we wanted "Raspberry Koolaid" in our Gin and Tonic, we would have just splashed some in our Koolaide right lol
A ER doctor suggested tonic water for my severe nocturnal leg cramps. I drink a few ounces of sugar free tonic water before bed. Have not had a cramp from the first night. Don’t know how it works but it works for me. Sorry no gin.
I am here watching this video because some idiot fool refused to specifically label his product "Tonic Water" and instead called it a thirst-quenching name "Sparkling Water". I just wanted water ffs
I like gin. I like drinking Quinine sulfate even more. But, I cannot stand your voice. I thought it was the speed. No, even changing the speed to 75% doesn't change the high pitch.
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I don't like tonic water by itself. It's butter and gross. Maybe I had a bad brand, but it was the only option at the total wine I was at so.. idk, and I mixed it with vodka. 🤢
Fever tree... Mind blown. Neat thing to bring up to guests!
Exactly what I was looking for: An practical and ease explanation about tonic water. I very much appreciated your natural pitch. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for the kind words Marco! Glad that you found it useful 🙂
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Tonic water is best drink in world.
Only with gin
I recently came back to drinking it and absolutely love it.
I cant grt myself to drink Tonic! But I do love Club Soda!
I agree🙏
I can agree with Schweppes being best enjoyed without gin, just simply as a soda! When I was a kid, I saw my dad pour himself a G&T at a house party and wanted to try the tonic, as a joke he poured me a glass and gave it to me, expecting me to make a face from the bitter taste, but to his surprise I actually enjoyed it! It got to the point that he would have to hide tonic from me because I would drink it so often! To this day Schweppes tonic is my go-to soft drink of choice, especially during meals as its bitter profile goes well with most savoury foods!
Cold brew tonics have been helping me stay alive this summer . If you haven't tried it I reccomend it, such a refreshing drink with that lovely bit of coffee.
Lmao I used to drink tonic as it was the only fizzy drink in the house at times 😂
Great video, super informative! One point of correction though - Angostura bitters actually doesn't contain angostura bark extract. The bitters originated in the town of Angostura Venezuela, hence the name.
Very informative! Why does this not have more views?
Thank you so much! Glad you found it useful 😁
Great video. Thanks for the historical information about the subject. Much appreciated.
Thank you for uploading a great video about everything you need to know about tonic water.
I love tonic water. Have it with a slice of grapefruit and a lime.
A friend of mine told me about tonic water being the choice drink when people got maleria in Africa. She has Covid and the symptoms are close to that of maleria. She let me know it had the Quentin in it that helps. I went straight to YT to research. Thank you for this video. Now ,The problem is the sugar in the tonic water that should be avoided with anyone who has Covid! So which brand taste best by itself that also has a lower sugar content?
Fever Tree refreshingly light is good.
awesome pieces of information !
Glad you found it useful Cadence! Cheers 🍸
I’m a waiter and last night I really messed up a tables order because I had no idea what the drink was, thank you for this video
Glad you found it useful 😊
hi Tim! I'm new 2 the channel and I ❤️ gin. I live in the states and just picked up a bottle of applewood & can't wait 2 drying this weekend. next I will pick up some tonic and garnish. really enjoy your reviews, 🍻!
Thanks Jeff, I hope you like the Applewood! It’s a really good representation of Aussie Gin - big, bold, complex and unique flavours from Australian native botanicals on a traditional backbone. Welcome to the channel 😁
@@TimandTonic Tim, the applewood gin was one of the most unique, tasty spirits I've ever had. I finished the entire bottle with a friend over the course of an afternoon. I ended up purchasing a case, 1 for my pal, 1 for my dad, 4 for me!! What an incredible gin this is.
thank you for this video 😇
I'm a new viewer of your channel. The editing, content and other things are really good! Keep up with the good work! Love from your new subscriber ♥️
Hey Sam, thanks so much for joining and the kind words! Have a good one 😊
My favorite tonic water is Britvic. It’s very clean and bright tasting. I can’t get it here in the states but I was introduced to a good G&T in London and when I want one I have to have Beefeaters with Britvic and a slice of lemon and lime. Unfortunately I have to import the Britvic tonic water. 24 bottles are about $20 USD PLUS $70 USD for shipping. 😩 Needless to say I have my “British” G&Ts sparingly. Otherwise, I drink Fever Tree but Kroger Supermarket makes a really good canned tonic water. The next time we’re in OZ I’ll have to try a Aussie G&T.
Haha I’ve tried Britvic before too - previously I lived in London for 5 years. But don’t think I could ever justify $90 USD for a box of tonic 😅
What about New Zealand? You can come here and enjoy your gin and I have the Britvic tonic(never seen or heard about it before though))
I don't even drink but I'm subscribed now for the quality easy to follow videos
Can you drink the whole bottle of the fever tree on it'sown?? Or do need to mix it with something??
Absolutely, you can drink tonic water on its own! You might like to add a little slice of lemon to take off the bitter-sweet edge though ☺️
Thanks mate
Anytime 😜
Really enjoyed this. Thank you
Hey, thanks so much! Glad you found it useful 😊
Best drink
In your research, which of these tonic waters is best & has the highest integrity of the quinine for medicinal uses? Why? I don't drink gin or any alcohol for that matter. However, with that said, your video is very informative & well executed. Love & Light 💜💯
Love from India.. Nice video
Thanks so much! Greetings from down under 🦘
Quit drinking years ago but still love tonic water.
Gin & Tonic with a twist of lime is the best cocktail in the world. Must have proper proportions. Not too much gin. 1.5 ounces is perfect topped off with about 6 oz of tonic.
Definitely not too much gin. Sometimes I pour an unmeasured amount of gin in, but I find that 1.5 oz is the best as far as taste goes. If I want more gin flavor, I'll just drink straight gin...which I actually do like the flavor of. But for the purposes of a G&T, the standard 1.5 oz of gin topped with tonic water can't be beat for me. One of the most refreshing drinks there is IMO.
Does tonic water contain yeast of any kind? brewers yeast or other wise?
I usually drink the common brands of tonic water plain. It has a grapefruit-like flavor-taste (you can also mix it with unsweetened grapefruit juice for a spritzy summertime beverage-drink). Most drinks that claim to be "grapefruit-flavored" taste nothing like grapefruit.
I’m ticked they have discontinued my favourite and healthiest (sugar free) tonic water - zevia - from the supermarkets in British Columbia - very frustrating when you get attached to a product.
I've tried a bunch of these different tonic waters we have available nowadays. I'm not really impressed by any of them, Fever Tree and the like. My favorite is just the regular Schweppes. However I've never heard of or even seen their "Indian" tonic water anywhere here where I live in northern California. I live roughly 100 miles south of the Oregon border, so in other words I don't live in the urban areas of California.
Anyhow, I definitely love gin and tonic, especially on a hot day. One of the best drinks there is IMO, along with martinis (3:1 ratio for me) and also a traditional style whiskey old fashioned.
I wonder if tonic water with Quinine is good ?
Thanks !
It helps me with alcohol withdrawl. That is why I have it handy. I stopped drinking spirits forever..But still have some cravings..
Is there any positive health benefits drom drinking tonic water? I heard like and is it true that it is good vs tachycardia? And good for heart in general?
NB/DISCLAIMER: Not medical advice, speak to a qualified health professional.
There is definitely evidence to suggest that quinine, the main ingredient in tonic, has many potential medicinal uses as it has done in a historical context anecdotally too. The problem is a therapeutic dose I believe is not what is in tonic today so how much effect it has is highly questionable. As always best to speak to a medical professional about your specific circumstances.
Have had severe leg cramps at night for years. Tried everything. An ER doctor mentioned a few ounces of tonic water before bed. Three weeks later and have not had any cramps. So happy.
Holy shit this was informative
Glad you found it useful 😊
What about the Canada Dry? Its bitter enohgt and not sugar taste at all
I love this. Educate me Tim
What? There is tonic other then Schweppes? Holy cow. My partner does the shopping how am I going to explain to him he has been doing it wrong all this time. 🤣😱😂
Hey Tim, great video. Would you be interested in do a video together for honemade cocktail garnishes and pairing.
Let me know
Hey mate, sounds like an interesting idea! Hit me up on my DMs and we can chat further 😁
SoCo & Tonic water is not half bad. I discovered it accidentally, though I got lemonade only to find tonic water in my shopping bag.
Last I heard it was invented in India in the city of Jabalpur where snooker was also invented.
Cool fact! 😎
I’m drinking Fever-Tree right now. How appropriate. I will not buy a tonic with artificial ingredients or fructose or any artificial (fake) or diet sugars.
Another favorite is Q brand.
Is Britvic tonic water is alcoholic?
thank you
I’m diabetic so diet tonic water is a must, but sometimes hard to find, particularly in smaller bottles. Tonic goes flat in a partially empty bottle
you realise it's loaded with sugar right?
Recently got Aldi knock off (Fever Tree) and it was much, much better than the proper Fever Tree. Aldi version was £2.18 for 8 x 150 mll. You feel Fever Tree are turning us over slightly charging £5.00 for the same mini cans. Quality has dropped I am sure
Which one has the highest amount of QUININE?
Tonic water + whisky ?
I bought a bottle of lingon-flavoured tonic water from a local brand here in northern sweden, I have never tried tonic water before so i dont know if it is supposed to taste this bitter
tastes almost like grapefruit
to be honest I think it tasted pretty awful but then again it is probably because Im drinking it without anything and I dont like grapefruit
Hey there, yes tonic is supposed to have a fair whack of bitterness to it, that all comes from the quinine! Usually people mix it in long drinks with other ingredients like gin as that tends to balance out the bitterness a bit. Bitterness is certainly an acquired taste!
You need to try Tomas Henry
Thomas Henry Tonic water? Not sure if this will make the list.
I have heard of it! However not had the chance to try it yet, unfortunately it’s not available here in Australia
@@TimandTonic I bought it in Beijing... hhh guess you can get anything in China. I'm no expert but bought a box of this Tonic and hope it will work well for my housewarming. Thanx for the video.
Ever heard of Walter Gregor's?
I haven’t, no! Not a brand we get down here in Australia sadly 😢
@@TimandTonic I realised much later after posting this comment that you are Australian 😂. It's a Scottish brand, hand-made, so if you ever need something unique, you could try their website.
@@anjolaokunade2861 I lived in London for 6 years so my accent is a little muddled sometimes so it’s not immediately apparent 😂
If I ever come across it I’ll be sure to try it! Thanks for the recommendation 😁
Can you please do a video on mocktail
Borjomi , is the real mineral water you want to drink , anything else i have seen in Britain, France and Germany is man made carbonated water , which has no minerals like Georgian Borjomi. One of the most expensive mineral water for decades in Europe
You don't have to apologize for your pronunciation. We understood everything.
Yeah m8, I think I am with YOU on that one? IF we wanted "Raspberry Koolaid" in our Gin and Tonic, we would have just splashed some in our Koolaide right lol
Here to make an espresso frizzante
Lemonade goes better with gin!!
A ER doctor suggested tonic water for my severe nocturnal leg cramps. I drink a few ounces of sugar free tonic water before bed. Have not had a cramp from the first night. Don’t know how it works but it works for me. Sorry no gin.
It's the Quinine in it. You might want to study Quinine drops. BTW Quinine can be made from steeping the rind of lemons and grapefruit.
OMG
Hello sir
Do you know a country named Nepal
I'm from Nepal 🤣🤣
Yes I have definitely heard of Nepal 😁
@@TimandTonic glad to know that you also know our country 🥰🥰
It's the country with highest peak in the world 🤣🤣
@@mentosgamingg yep! Mount Everest 💪
One day I hope I can visit 😍
Great video! But you do sound like you’ve just inhaled a balloon full of helium. Much love.
who else is sippin on Fever tree while watching
sippin on a Strangelove
you missed Thomas Henry
I want to send you the best tonic in the world … a swiss made one called gents … I can‘t drink anything else after discovering it …
I like Q
Is it alcoholic?
No it is not alcoholic 😁
I am here watching this video because some idiot fool refused to specifically label his product "Tonic Water" and instead called it a thirst-quenching name "Sparkling Water". I just wanted water ffs
Oh wow. Well if someone is marketing tonic water as sparkling water that’s just false advertising!
Zevia Tonic Water: Zero calories, sweetened with Stevia herb.
I will have to keep an eye out for this one!
typical 1500s europeans, stealing the sauce
I like gin. I like drinking Quinine sulfate even more. But, I cannot stand your voice. I thought it was the speed. No, even changing the speed to 75% doesn't change the high pitch.
Good video, but I think my G+Ts will taste a bit worse now that I know the history of colonialism that brought us easy access to tonic water. Yuck.
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I don't like tonic water by itself. It's butter and gross. Maybe I had a bad brand, but it was the only option at the total wine I was at so.. idk, and I mixed it with vodka. 🤢