Tonic water

What it does

Tonic lengthens a Negroni and adds its own sweetness and quinine bitterness. A generous pour gives the tonic more say in the balance, so the finish depends on the mixer as well as the original bottles.

In the family

Tonic and soda waters

The stretch. A lengthener opens the drink out and drops the concentration. Soda keeps it clean and thin; tonic brings sweetness and a quinine bite.

What it opens up

Classic Negroni
Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, equal measures. The one everything else is measured against.
Americano
Campari and vermouth, no gin, lengthened with soda. Lower strength, easy before food.
White Negroni
The pale family. Gin, a pale bitter and aromatised wine, with room for sweetness as well as bite.

Bottles to compare (3)

Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water
Bottle
Schweppes Indian Tonic Water UK
Bottle
Schweppes Tonic Water US
Bottle

Mixes to compare

These mixes use tonic water.

Beefeater, Campari, Cocchi & tonic
Classic Negroni
Campari, Cocchi & tonic
Americano
Plymouth, Suze, Lillet & tonic
White Negroni

Also called

Indian tonic water
tonic