There are many ways to mix tonic water. You can add different types of alcohol and even mixers to create your own tasty beverage. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best ways to create a unique drink using tonic water as the base.
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Gin
Gin is a popular choice for mixing with tonic water. Tonic water, which has a distinct flavor due to the quinine that’s added to it, pairs well with gin for the same reason that watermelon (which also contains quinine) does: both have a tart flavor that complements sweetness.
Though tonic water is often used in cocktails to add sweetness and carbonation, it can be enjoyed on its own at any time of day. If you’re not in the mood for drinking alcoholic beverages every day or if you just want something healthier than soda pop as an alternative drink option, try adding some ice cubes and stirring up some tonic water. You’ll get all the caffeine and sugar from your favorite soft drink without any of the additives or preservatives!
Tonic Water History
Tonic Water started off as medicine back in 1885 by James Quin after his travels in malaria-prone regions such as India; he brought back seeds from South America which were used to make quinine into what we know today as tonic water!
Light Rum
Tonic water is a great choice for mixing with light rum. Light rum has a sweeter flavor than dark rum and is typically aged in oak barrels. This gives it a drier taste that makes it perfect for mixing with tonic water and other ingredients. You can use light rum to make daiquiris and mojitos, or any other cocktail that calls for light or white rum. Light rums are also good choices when you want to mix them directly with tonic water because they have less sugar than darker rums do, which means they won’t overpower the subtle flavor of your drink as easily.
The sugar content in dark rum is higher than that of light rums, so you may want to mix it with club soda instead of tonic water. Club soda has no flavor and enhances the taste of other ingredients, which makes it an ideal base for a cocktail. You can use dark rum in many different ways, from making mojitos and daiquiris to mixing them together with cola or diet cola for a tasty drink that’s low in calories.
Vodka
The most popular alcohol in the world is vodka. Vodka is a neutral spirit, so it can be mixed with almost anything. It’s also a great base for many cocktails, and has a low calorie count, which makes it ideal for dieters. Vodka is also popularly mixed with gin.
Vodka has long been the most popular liquor in Russia and the United States. Its popularity has grown steadily since its introduction to North America by Lithuanian immigrant Joseph Mednick in 1934 under that name (it was originally called “Bolshevik”).
Tequila
It turns out that tonic water is a great mixer for tequila, which is a distilled spirit made from the blue agave plant. At first glance, it might seem like this combination couldn’t possibly work—but you’d be surprised! Tonic water has a pleasant bitterness to it that can balance out the sweetness of tequila and help tone down its strong flavors. As far as cocktails go, mixing these two together will produce something similar to a margarita (minus the salt).
Malibu Rum
Malibu Rum is a coconut flavored rum, which makes it a good choice for drinks that are sweet and tropical. If you want to make your own drink with Malibu Rum and tonic water, here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 shot of Malibu Rum
- 2 ounces of tonic water (or soda water)
- Lime wedge or lemon wedge for garnish (optional)
If you’re looking for something a little more classic, gin is also an option. Gin has notes of juniper berries and coriander seeds in addition to the botanicals listed above. It has an earthy flavor that works well with lime or lemon juice when mixed with tonic water!
Bourbon
As you may have guessed, bourbon is a type of whiskey. It’s made from corn mash that is distilled twice and aged in new oak barrels. The aging process gives it the milder taste that makes it so popular.
Bourbon has many different varieties, including Jim Beam and Jack Daniels, but they all share similar characteristics: they’re light on their feet but flavorful enough to be enjoyed either solo or mixed with other ingredients to create unique cocktails at home or in your favorite bar. This can be done by adding tonic water, though this particular combination would require more than just a splash (don’t worry—we’ll tell you how much).
Whiskey
Whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. It is typically aged in wooden casks which give it a distinctive flavor. Whiskey can be made from barley, malted barley, rye or wheat; each one having its own distinct variation on the final product. There are also some “blended” whiskeys that incorporate different grains and other flavors into their production process. Whiskies often have various ages listed on their labels; these indicate how long they’ve been aged in barrels before being bottled for consumption (or used in other drinks). Some popular whiskey drinks include the Whiskey Sour, Scotch Sour, Irish Coffee and Mint Julep to name just a few!
Jack Daniels
Jack Daniels is a Tennessee whiskey that’s been around since 1866 and has become more popular than ever in recent years. It’s perfectly suited to being mixed with tonic, because it already has a distinct flavor and the two complement each other well (as you can see from our Jack Daniels and lemonade recipe). If you’re looking for something new to do with your Jack, try mixing it with tonic water:
- The whiskey adds depth and sweetness to tonic water
- The citrus notes in both drinks complement each other beautifully
- It gives you a refreshing drink that isn’t too sweet or too boozy
There are many ingredients you can mix with tonic water to create a tasty drink.
Tonic water goes well with gin, rum, vodka, tequila, malibu rum and bourbon whiskey. If you want to add some fruit juice to the mix, try cranberry or orange juice or even apple cider. A popular drink that mixes tonic water with gin is a Gin and Tonic (also known as just “Tonic”). This simple cocktail can be made by filling up a glass of ice cubes then adding 1½ parts gin and 4 parts tonic water (although some recipes call for more).
Conclusion
We hope that this article has helped you understand what kinds of drinks can be mixed with tonic water. If you’ve been wondering how to make a great cocktail, then the answer is right here!
