quinine water
Definition
Noun: 1. A carbonated soft drink flavored with quinine, typically having a bitter taste and often mixed with alcoholic beverages: "quinine water" refers specifically to a carbonated beverage that contains quinine, a compound originally derived from cinchona bark and known for its distinctive bitter flavor. It is commonly used as a mixer in cocktails.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- A classic gin and tonic is made with gin and quinine water.
- She ordered a vodka and quinine water with a slice of lime.
- The bitter taste of quinine water comes from the quinine sulfate added to it.
Advanced Usage
- As a specific product name: While "quinine water" is the generic term, it is very commonly referred to by the brand name "tonic water" in everyday usage.
- Please pass the quinine water; I need it for this recipe. (Here, the speaker uses the formal/ingredient-focused term.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tonic water (n): The most common modern synonym for "quinine water." This is the term typically used on product labels and in bars.
- I'll have a gin and tonic, please.
- Indian tonic water (n): A variant of tonic water that often implies a stronger quinine flavor or a premium brand.
Synonyms
- Tonic: A shortened, informal form of "tonic water."
- He mixed the rum with tonic and lime.
Noun
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lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
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