Small Hand Foods’ Yeoman Tonic Syrup uses red cinchona bark (the usual bark in tonic) along with lemon juice, gentian extract, sweet and bitter orange peels, lemon peels and cinnamon. Yeoman Tonic Syrup is described as being inspired by James Burrough and Desmond Payne of Beefeater Gin fame. This syrup is sweetened with both cane sugar and … Read more
In the world of artificial sweeteners, Stevia has definitely seen its stock rise. Approved by the United States Food and Drug Association in 2008, it’s emerged as the artificial sweetener alternative of choice. However, Stevia has elicited some mixed reactions. Let me quote a piece by Svati Narula published in Quartz in 2014: “But consumers … Read more
The Gin is In has covered several variants of the Jeffrey’s Tonic Syrup line. Jeffrey’s Lime, Galangal, and Orange Tonic Syrup won our 2018 award for Best Flavored Tonic Syrup. Jeffrey’s Tonic began with a book about gin— And that was all the inspiration that Mike and Maureen needed to take on their adventure in developing … Read more
Iceland may be a small nation, but it punches well above it’s weight in terms of gin. In others words, there’s a lot of good gin being distilled in Iceland. Glacierfire is the first craft Icelandic tonic maker, and Glacierfire Berry Tonic Water is one of six(!) in their lineup. Firstly, all of Glacierfire’s tonic … Read more
Fever Tree’s Premium Indian Tonic Water— or more succinctly— Fever Tree Tonic is one of the first wave of “high quality tonic waters” that burst onto the G&T scene in the late 00’s and early 10’s. Now, well established, the Fever Tree brand has spawned a whole line of high quality mixers: a bitter lemon, … Read more
While strolling a local street festival this past summer I stumbled upon Haber’s tonic. Imagine my surprise, walking a festival where the only things I expect to find are cheap socks and $20 1000 thread count sheets, and perhaps more than one stand of burned CD’s and no fewer than 3 or 4 folks selling … Read more
Russet in hue, Haber’s Hibiscus Spicy Hibiscus Tonic is the more floral offering to complement their primary offering Haber’s Tonic. Crafted in my very neighborhood, I’ve seen Haber’s locally at a few bars and small local stores. I included their tonic in my tonic syrup giveaway this past fall, and when I did, they sent … Read more
Vichy Catalán beverages, and Vichy Catalán Tonic Water are renowned for the quality and provenance of their waters. Hailing from Caldes de Malavella, the waters come from a region of thermal spas about 50 miles from Barcelona. I quote one spa guide, “We invite you to indulge yourself in these waters of proven curative and preventative powers,” … Read more
The Potawatomi first peoples of Wisconsin believed that the abundant nearby springs had medicinal properties. Being that water was a central part of Potawatomi oral tradition, it’s no surprise that the natural, bubbling, and slightly alkaline waters would be considered precious to the region’s peoples. They called this area “much good water.” And thusly, it … Read more
Red Bull Bitter Lemon is one of several non-caffeinated/non-energy-drink soda releases by Red Bull. In 2018, the initial launch included a tonic water, a cola, ginger ale and Bitter Lemon. Check out our review of Red Bull Tonic Water. It’s an interesting juxtaposition. Red Bull is best perhaps known for extreme sports and aggressive energy … Read more