The story of tonic water starts in the 17th century, when Jesuit missionaries in the Andes discovered what local native healers already knew: the bark of the cinchona tree had healing properties. One ...

Long before pharmacies lined every corner and prescription labels came with warnings, people turned to their glasses for healing. Many popular drinks we now enjoy casually were once prescribed as ...

Tonic water is a carbonated soda water with dissolved quinine and often added sugars. Tonic water is higher in calories and sugars than many other mixed drink ingredients. Club soda could be a ...