G&T, or gin and tonic, has certainly become a cult favourite drink in recent years. The combination of gin and tonic water can be easily adjusted to suit different tastes, with a variety of gins and tonic waters available to choose from. It is true that the gin revolution in India has been quite remarkable, but its ally, tonic water brands, has largely come from outside of India. However, it’s important to note that tonic water traces its origins to India, where it was first concocted by the British, using ingredients like quinine and sugar mixed with carbonated water. Cut to now, the original Indian tonic water is back on the shelves, thanks to these artisanal homegrown tonic water brands:
1. Svami
Cost: ₹780 onwards (pack of 6)
2. Bengal Bay
Cost: ₹1,188 onwards (pack of 12)
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3. Jade Forest
Cost: ₹570 onwards (pack of 6)
4. PEER
Cost: ₹570 onwards (pack of 6)
5. Sepoy & Co.
Cost: ₹570 onwards (pack of 6)
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Which of these homegrown tonic waters have you tried it?
Cover image credits: Press release/Sepoy & Co.