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Craft Tonics & Sodas

11 bottles from 2 independent makers

In a highball, the mixer is most of the drink, so it should taste like something. These tonics and sodas are made in small batches with real fruit, real roots and real spice.

Strongwater in Denver makes three distinct tonics, Nordic, Spanish and Indian, plus a ginger beer steeped with raw ginger and a mineral club soda built for cocktails. Root Elixirs in San Luis Obispo makes sparkling mixers like Grapefruit Jalapeno that turn a shot of tequila or vodka into a finished drink.

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Tonics & Sodas questions, answered

Does the tonic really matter in a gin and tonic?

Yes. Tonic is usually most of the glass, so its bitterness and sweetness decide how the drink tastes. A drier, more botanical tonic lets the gin show, while a sweeter one covers it.