tonic water

Soda water, mineral water, tonic water and flavored water are similar, but not the same product.

Sober people are not sipping tonic water as a means to pass judgment on you and your multiple negronis.

The boozy beverage — which is essentially an amalgamation of spirits, juices, flavored syrups, tonic water, shrubs, herbs and bitters — rose to popularity in America and Europe throughout the 1800s.

Carbonated water failed to do that but it did inspire the creation of medicated water, or tonic water infused with quinine from the bark of the cinchona tree.

You will learn about pickles, mustard, tonic water, turmeric, V8 juice and vinegar for muscle cramps in our book “The People’s Pharmacy Quick & Handy Home Remedies.”