While I am a huge fan of gin & tonic (preferably using Fevertree's Indian Tonic), vodka tonic is also great. But to take it to the next level try an elderflower tonic such as that from Q Mixers or Fevertree. Can't recommend this combo highly enough.

My wife is ... thank you sir.

Looks delicious.



https://www.garnishwithlemon.c...in-and-tonic/#recipe

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No need for the added expense of acquiring elderflower liquor. Just use elderflower tonic.

I'll take one of each please.

Never heard of elderflower tonic but I will have to check it out.

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Originally posted by StorminNormin:
Never heard of elderflower tonic but I will have to check it out.

One uses organic agave and the other cane sugar. Neither have any artificial anything.

...and yes, this stuff is pretty darned good in a gin&tonic as well.

Is there a certain flavor it imparts? I’ve not heard of this tonic, but I do like tonic.

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Originally posted by irreverent:
Is there a certain flavor it imparts? I’ve not heard of this tonic, but I do like tonic.

In a word yes and it is well worth auditioning.

It has been described as having a "delicate floral sweetness" which contrasts / compliments quinine's slight bitterness. But for me at least that description really doesn't do it justice.

Apparently elderflower has medicinal purposes so that is a great excuse for using it with medicinal vodka!!!

Dayum! Didn't know you folks down there needed excuses to imbibe a wee bit. hehehehehehehehehehe

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Originally posted by bald1:
Dayum! Didn't know you folks down there needed excuses to imbibe a wee bit. hehehehehehehehehehe

Thanks for the tip. Now what is your favorite gin?

Not a huge tonic drinker, I'm a martini man myself, but occassionally will drnk one and this sounds good, thanks.

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Originally posted by smlsig:
Now what is your favorite gin?

My personal ones: Hendricks and Martin Miller for the higher end bottles, and Bombay Sapphire for "everyday" gin.

Thanks - that looks worth the try. If I can find it anywhere in this state....

My go to is Beefeaters. For years it had been Tanqueray.

Friends like Ford's, Death's Door, Emperess, and other boutique gins for a change of pace martini

Found the fever tree elderflower tonic! Very tasty by itself..I’m going to try a touch with my whiskey tonight.. we shall see if that’s a mistake. A little steep price wise, but a nice treat. Thanks.

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Originally posted by irreverent:
Found the fever tree elderflower tonic! Very tasty by itself. A little steep price wise, but a nice treat. Thanks.

Glad you located some and found it to your liking!

Yeah depending on where you buy these tonics they can run from under 12 to over 20 cents per ounce. Not many tonic waters are without HFCS and those that are, like these, command premium prices. Fevertree and Q Mixers have superior taste.
I won't buy tonics with Aspartame, Sucralose, Saccharin, or other such sweeteners.

My wife is a G&T drinker and has been on the Q wagon for several years. She’s moved to their light version of Q. I have tried it, but stick to my olives and vermouth. My only complaint is that she has upgraded her choice of gin and tells me sh’s worth the cost increase.
I recon she is.

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Originally posted by Hunthelp:
She’s moved to their light version of Q.

It uses erythritol as a sweetener.