While we’re here, let’s clear up a common disaster: tonic water is not the same as club soda or seltzer. Tonic contains quinine (a bitter compound from the cinchona tree) and a ton of sugar or high-fructose corn syrup. It’s basically a medicinal soda pop that was originally drunk to prevent malaria. Yes, you read that right: your gin and tonic is a malaria prevention cocktail from the 1800s. Cheers to imperialism, I guess?
Soda Vs Water Club Soda
If you swap club soda for tonic, your drink will taste like sad, fizzy sadness. Do not recommend.
