tonic water

noun

: a carbonated beverage flavored with a small amount of quinine, lemon, and lime

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web If Meyer lemon isn’t your favorite flavor, Betty Buzz also makes a ginger beer, a lemon lime sparkling soda and a tonic water, too. —

Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023 Also, keep in mind sodium levels and opt for club soda, seltzer or sparkling water over tonic water. —

Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 9 Nov. 2022 The five flavors — tonic water, sparkling grapefruit, Meyer lemon club soda, sparkling lemon lime and ginger beer — are available online and at select retailers including Whole Foods. —

Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2023 The tonic water was so bad for so long across America that the growth is unlimited there once people discover what a proper G&T actually tastes like. —

Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023 Etna with 4 ounces San Pellegrino grapefruit soda, or tonic water with a squeeze of lime, to taste. —

Dallas News, 9 Feb. 2023 Don't forget to stock up on mixers, like club soda and tonic water, as well as citrus fruits and herbs for garnishes. —

Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2023 The five flavors — tonic water, sparkling grapefruit, Meyer lemon club soda, sparkling lemon lime and ginger beer — used to only be available online, at select retailers or for delivery on gopuff. —

Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2022 Brands tend to add high fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners to tonic water to improve its taste. —

Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 9 Nov. 2022 See More

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