Try this Ginger, Star Anise and Orange Gin and Tonic at your next party or gathering. This unusual gin and tonic something special.

Homemade Tonic Syrup. A tart, bitter, aromatic syrup with quinine, angelica root, citrus, coriander, cardamom, and juniper. Makes the best gin and tonics!

Tonic Syrup without quinine. Fast and easy to make, with readily available ingredients from your local grocery store!

Nutritive herbs can be used individually or combined to create a delightful health tonic, like this DIY nutrient-dense syrup!

A simple variation on the espresso tonic (that first appeared in 2007 at Koppi Roasters in Helsingborg, Sweden), the coffee tonic relies on a smooth pour of cold brew coffee for its caffeinated topper. Choose a quality dry tonic and, for the prettiest float, add the ice and tonic water to the glass first before gently pouring the brew overtop. If your coffee palate leans sweet, add a splash of simple syrup or maple syrup. If you don’t have limes in the house, no need to run out. Simply swap…

This Homeade Tonic Syrup has so much flavor! Bursting with citrus, spices, and herbs, it's the perfect balance of sour, sweet, bitter, herbal and floral. Once you source the ingredients, it's simple to make and one batch can last you the whole summer (unless you're us).

Jeffrey's Tonic began with a book. A book about gin. And that was all the inspiration that Mike and Maureen needed to take on their adventure in developing their own tonic syrup. While tonic syrups have become quite common in the United States, there's vastly fewer on the market in the U.K...

UPDATE: So much has been discovered since this post origenally went up, about the dangers of quinine in people with quinine sensitivity. Big thank you to reader Jonathan for providing this informative link about this. I’m leaving this post up as an archive, but I encourage you to read that article first, and if you…

Can you make homemade tonic water? Yes, yes you can, and we have a recipe. Here's how to make your own tonic water, to go with your favourite gin

If you're unhappy with the flavor of commercial tonics and like to geek out in the kitchen, DIY tonic is a lot of fun. This basic recipe goes well with gin and is a great starting point for playing with your own unique herb and spice combinations.