A cocktail is only as good as its ingredients, and a classic gin and tonic is no exception. A good-quality tonic water will change the way you feel about G&Ts (and all tonic-based cocktails, really) forever. Here are our three favorite picks:
Perfectly carbonated (lots of tiny bubbles!), with the best flavor. Citrusy, woodsy, but not so strong it would overpower your favorite gin (or coffee!)
A more delicate tonic water with higher carbonation, it’s best paired with a more neutral alcohol like vodka.
Kind of like an adult 7UP. Sweeter than the others, but it’s the most affordable of the lot if you’re throwing a big, boozy party. We strongly recommend the 10-oz. bottles for the freshest fizz.
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