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Today, tonic water is famous for its use in gin and tonics, but its medicinal past still lingers in the flavor profile.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
The bitter punch of quinine, the distinctive essence found in tonic water, hit the rats one second before the cocaine.
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New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
The basic necessities include simple syrup, ginger beer, tonic water, and citrus juices—bonus points for fresh squeezed!
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
Top with 2 ounces blood orange ginger beer and 2 ounces tonic water.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined above
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“Tonic water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonic%20water. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
tonic water
noun
: a carbonated beverage flavored with a small amount of quinine, lemon, and lime
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