Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water 500ML

Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water 500ML is the benchmark premium tonic, built on natural quinine from the Democratic Republic of Congo and a clean, subtly sweet profile that lets a good gin or vodka speak, packaged as a 500ml (16.9 oz) glass bottle. It is a non-alcoholic mixer (0% ABV) from the London-based company that set the standard for premium tonics and sodas.

Quick Facts: ABV: 0% (Non-Alcoholic Mixer) | Origin: London, England | Style: Premium Indian Tonic Water | Size: 500ml (16.9 oz) Bottle | Brand: Fever-Tree

Production & Heritage

Fever-Tree was founded in London in 2004 by Charles Rolls and Tim Warrillow on a simple idea: if three quarters of your drink is the mixer, the mixer should be as good as the spirit. The quinine comes from cinchona trees grown on the Rwanda-Congo border, the same original source that gave the fever tree its name, and is blended with spring water, natural cane sugar and a blend of eight botanical flavors including bitter orange from Tanzania and lemon. There are no artificial sweeteners or preservatives, and the carbonation is fine and soft so the drink stays lively from first pour to last sip.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Clean citrus and a faint floral lift from the botanicals, with the dry, chalky edge of real quinine underneath.

Taste: Gentle sweetness up front, then a crisp, bitter quinine backbone that never turns harsh. The citrus oils keep it bright rather than syrupy.

Finish: Dry, clean and refreshing, with the bitterness fading cleanly so the spirit's character carries through.

How to Drink Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water

Fever-Tree recommends a ratio of roughly one part spirit to three parts mixer, poured over plenty of ice in a tall glass. Chill the bottle well before opening and pour gently to preserve the carbonation.

Classic Gin & Tonic: Pour 50ml of a London dry gin over plenty of ice, top with 150ml of tonic and garnish with a wedge of lime. Vodka Tonic: Swap in a clean grain vodka and finish with a lemon twist; the quinine adds the bite that vodka lacks on its own. Tequila & Tonic: Blanco tequila, tonic and a grapefruit wedge make a lighter, brighter alternative to a Paloma.

Best For

• A home bar that wants one tonic that works with every gin on the shelf
• Hosting, where the single-serve format keeps every drink freshly carbonated
• Gifting alongside a premium gin
• Drinking on its own over ice with a slice of lime as a sophisticated alcohol-free option

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water taste like? Gentle sweetness up front, then a crisp, bitter quinine backbone that never turns harsh. The citrus oils keep it bright rather than syrupy.

How does Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water compare to Schweppes Tonic Water? Schweppes relies on high fructose corn syrup and a heavier sweetness, while Fever-Tree uses cane sugar and natural quinine for a drier, more aromatic tonic that lets the spirit lead.

Does Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water contain alcohol? No. It is a non-alcoholic mixer at 0% ABV and can be enjoyed on its own over ice or mixed with your choice of spirit.

Does Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water contain artificial sweeteners? No. It contains natural cane sugar; for a lower-calorie option see Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Tonic Water.

Where is Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water made? Fever-Tree is a London-based company, and its mixers are produced in England from spring water and naturally sourced ingredients.

What foods pair well with Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water? Salty bar snacks such as marcona almonds and olives, oysters, grilled white fish, and goat cheese on crostini all play well against the quinine bitterness.

What size is this? This listing is for a 500ml (16.9 oz) glass bottle, enough for two to three drinks. Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water is also available in other formats at The Liquor Barn.

Why Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water?

Fever-Tree built its reputation on this bottle. Real quinine, cane sugar, soft carbonation and no artificial sweeteners add up to a tonic that improves the spirit rather than masking it.