tonic water

Thân thiện

A person pours tonic water into a tall glass with ice.

Definition

Noun: 1. A carbonated soft drink flavored with quinine: Tonic water is a clear, carbonated beverage that is characterized by a slightly bitter taste due to the inclusion of quinine. It is often flavored with citrus, such as lime or lemon.

Usage

Tonic water is primarily used as a mixer in alcoholic drinks, most famously with gin to make a gin and tonic. It can also be consumed on its own as a non-alcoholic beverage. - The classic cocktail is made with gin and tonic water. - She ordered a tonic water with a slice of lime.

Advanced Usage

• "Indian tonic water": A common term for standard tonic water, referencing the historical use of quinine from India to prevent malaria.
  • This recipe calls for a premium Indian tonic water.

Variants and Related Words

• Tonic (noun, informal): A common shortened form of "tonic water."
  • I'll have a vodka tonic, please.
• Diet tonic water: A version made with artificial sweeteners instead of sugar or high-fructose corn syrup.

Synonyms

• Quinine water

Notes

• Historically, tonic water contained a much higher amount of quinine as a prophylactic against malaria. Modern commercial tonic water contains only a small amount for flavor.
• It is distinct from "tonic" in a medical or general sense, which refers to something invigorating or a medicinal substance.

Học thuật

Noun

1. lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tonic
• quinine water