Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water
By using rosemary and lemon-thyme from the shores of Provence, Fever-Tree have created a unique tonic with a delicately sweet herbaceous taste.
Quick Facts
Flavour Profile
Primary Flavours
Tasting Notes
Fresh herbal aromatics lead, followed by soft citrus and restrained sweetness. The finish is clean and lightly bitter, with significantly less quinine sharpness than classic Indian tonic.
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Storage & Handling
Store unopened bottles in a cool, dry place. Chill thoroughly before use. Once opened, use immediately to retain carbonation and botanical aroma.
Shelf Life
Unopened: 6–12 months. Opened: Use immediately
Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water
By using rosemary and lemon-thyme from the shores of Provence, Fever-Tree have created a unique tonic with a delicately sweet herbaceous taste.
Pro Tip
If a tonic feels flat, it’s usually over-dilution — not lack of flavour.
Usage
Used as a mixer where subtle herbal complexity and restrained bitterness are preferred over sharp quinine. Particularly well suited to spiced rum, floral or citrus-forward gins, and lighter aged spirits.
Top Tips
- Ideal for spirits with vanilla, oak, or dried fruit notes.
- Use large ice cubes to maintain structure and prevent dilution from softening aromatics too quickly.
- Express citrus oils rather than adding juice to preserve clarity.
Possible Substitutions
- Elderflower tonic water (more floral, less herbaceous)
- Indian tonic water (sharper, more quinine-forward)
Production Method
Produced by carbonating spring water and blending with natural quinine, rosemary and lemon-thyme infusions, citrus extracts, and natural flavourings before bottling under pressure.
History & Context
Mediterranean Tonic Water was developed to complement botanical spirits with softer bitterness and herbal nuance, expanding tonic’s role beyond the classic gin & tonic format.