A Fever-Tree For All Seasons: 4 Terrific Drinks With Tonic Water You Need To Try

Tonic water is a major component of one of the most popular drinks on the planet, but there’s a lot more to tonic than just your average G&T. More and more drink enthusiasts are being turned on to the world of premium tonics that go beyond the basic flavor profile we’ve become accustomed to, and how they enhance any top-shelf spirit they are mixed with.

Fever-Tree has painstakingly created a variety of premium, all-natural tonic waters that balance the bitterness from quinine with natural flavors from around the world. Many of these pair beautifully with vodka, tequila, mezcal, and more to highlight the characteristics of these spirits. As they like to say “If ¾ of your drink is the mixer, mix with the best”.

To help you expand your horizons when it comes to tonic water, we’ve created four drinks using four different styles of Fever-Tree tonic to correspond with the four seasons. Why not give these pairings a try, and then experiment to find a combination of spirit and mixer that’s right for you. They even have a pairing guide to help you find a mixer that matches your taste buds.

All of these cocktails are built right in the glass. Just start by adding ice, then add spirit, followed by your tonic water. Give your drink a gentle stir then add garnish, and enjoy.

4 Fever-Tree Tonic Cocktail Recipes

For Spring: Gin and Mediterranean Tonic

Yes, we said there are more drinks out there besides the Gin & Tonic, but this is not your basic G&T. Fever-Tree uses less quinine in their Mediterranean Tonic to create a lighter and more fragrant mixer, which will enhance the aromatics in your favorite gin. This creates a drink full of floral notes that will help you welcome the return of flowers and warmer temperatures.

Yield: 1 Cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 oz Gin
• Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
• Rosemary Sprig

Glassware

• Footed Gin & Tonic Glass

For Summer: Tequila and Citrus Tonic

This pairing of tequila with Fever-Tree Citrus creates a refreshing drink to help you cool off on hot summer days. The citrus flavor and gentle bitterness in the tonic balances the sweet and peppery flavors in the tequila.

Yield: 1 Cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 oz Silver Tequila
• Fever-Tree Citrus Tonic
• Lime Wheel

Glassware

• Rocks Glass

For Fall: Campari and Indian Tonic

A beautifully red drink to match the color of the changing leaves. The bittersweet flavor of Campari is enhanced by the bitterness of Fever-Tree’s flagship tonic. This is a must-try for Negroni lovers.

Yield: 1 Cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 oz Campari
• Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic
• Orange Twist

Glassware

• Spritz Stemmed Cocktail Glass

For Winter: Rye Whiskey and Elderflower Tonic

This is the perfect highball drink to help keep winter’s chill away. This simpler and lighter version of the Elderflower Old Fashioned, which uses elderflower liqueur, adds floral notes to your favorite brand of rye.

Yield: 1 Cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 oz Rye Whiskey
• Elderflower Tonic
• Lemon Twist

Glassware

• Hi-Ball Glass

These four Fever-Tree tonic cocktails will get you started with trying out new ways to mix with premium tonic water, but you don’t have to go through all four seasons to find the right one for you. With the wide selection of Fever-Tree tonics available at KegWorks you’ll be able to come up with an almost infinite number of combinations any time of the year. Try out some new flavors or pick up a variety pack and start crafting now!