How to Make Homemade Tonic Water - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of the same old store-bought tonic water? Ready to try something new and exciting? Look no further than this homemade tonic water recipe! You'll be amazed at how simple and delicious it is to make your own tonic water from scratch.

Homemade tonic water is a great way to add a personal touch to your cocktails and mocktails. Not to mention, it's healthier and more natural than the tonic water you find at the store. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 3 limes, zested and juiced
  • 3 stalks lemon grass, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 6 tablespoons citric acid powder
  • 3 tablespoons powdered cinchona bark

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Bring water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Reduce heat to low; stir in lime zest, lime juice, lemon grass, citric acid, and powdered cinchona bark. Simmer until cinchona is thoroughly dissolved, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; let mixture cool, about 15 minutes. Strain through a colander. Run the syrup through coffee filters or cheesecloth to remove sandy bits of bark.
  • Nutrition

    102 cal.

    • Sodium: 2mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 28mg