Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMelt Kitchen and BarTonic Water Recipe

Tonic Water Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

Make Tonic Water Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tonic Water Ingredients

Method

Directions for Making Tonic Water

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a saucepan, combine water, quinine powder, sugar, and citric acid. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.

  2. 2

    Simmer and Infuse

    Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. This helps the flavors to meld together.

  3. 3

    Cool and Strain

    Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool. Once cooled, strain it through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container to remove any solids.

  4. 4

    Combine with Club Soda

    In a large pitcher, mix the strained tonic base with the club soda or sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Pour the tonic water into glasses filled with ice and garnish with fresh lime slices. Enjoy your homemade tonic water!

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