Cherry tonic Calories

Cherry tonic is a carbonated, sweetened drink with cherry flavor and a tonic-style base. Depending on the product, the cherry taste may come from juice, flavorings, or both; tonic drinks commonly use quinine for their characteristic bitterness.

Cherry tonic may contain quinine, the bitter ingredient commonly used in tonic drinks. Recipes vary, so the ingredient list is the reliable way to tell whether a particular bottle contains it.

No, cherry tonic is normally a non-alcoholic soft drink on its own. It becomes an alcoholic drink only when mixed with a spirit, such as gin, or another alcoholic ingredient.

Yes, cherry tonic can be mixed with gin for a fruity, slightly bitter highball. Serve it cold over ice, and add citrus if you want a sharper contrast; the gin makes the drink alcoholic.

Cherry tonic has a tonic-style bitter taste, often from quinine, while cherry soda generally tastes like a sweet fruit-flavored soft drink. Both may be carbonated, but cherry flavor alone does not make them interchangeable.

Yes, combine chilled tonic water with cherry juice or muddled cherries to make cherry tonic at home. Add the tonic last to preserve its fizz, and taste the mixture before adding extra sweetener.

Not necessarily. Cherry tonic can get its flavor from cherry juice, flavorings, or a combination, so the name alone does not guarantee real fruit is present. Look at the ingredients to see what a specific drink uses.

Cherry tonic contributes fluid, but it is not the best choice for rehydrating because it is sweetened and carbonated. Water is a better everyday option, especially after exercise or when you are thirsty.

Keep opened cherry tonic tightly capped in the refrigerator and drink it soon, since it loses carbonation and fresh flavor after opening. If it smells or tastes unusual, discard it rather than drinking it.