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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.
—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.
—New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
The basic necessities include simple syrup, ginger beer, tonic water, and citrus juices—bonus points for fresh squeezed!
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
Top with 2 ounces blood orange ginger beer and 2 ounces tonic water.
—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 30 Dec. 2024.
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tonic water
noun
: a carbonated beverage flavored with a small amount of quinine, lemon, and lime
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