Tassoni Tonic Water (Tonica Superfine) 180ml

Tassoni describes Tonica Superfine as a clear tonic with a gentle quinine bitterness, a bay-leaf finish and lasting effervescence. That combination suggests a mixer with an aromatic role of its own: the herbal note gives a gin and tonic another point of interest, while the bitter element provides contrast to the sweetness. These notes follow the producer's description rather than an independent tasting of this shipment. The recipe contains sugar, so this is the classic tonic rather than the Zero Sugar expression. In a mixed drink, allow the gin's botanicals and the tonic's herbal character to remain distinct; a restrained garnish is a useful starting point. Serve it cold and open the bottle when the glass is ready, then pour gently to retain the bubbles. For an alcohol-free serve, try it over ice with a small strip of lemon peel. The 180ml glass bottle is convenient for an individual pour and helps avoid leaving a large opened bottle between serves.

• Classic gin and tonic: Choose a juniper-led gin and let the tonic's quinine bitterness and bay-leaf finish share the glass with its botanicals. Pour over plenty of ice, then add a narrow strip of lemon peel rather than a crowded garnish.
• Vodka tonic: For a cleaner spirit base, use vodka so that the tonic's herbal character remains prominent. Add the tonic gradually and taste before introducing citrus juice, which changes the balance.
• Alcohol-free aperitivo: Serve chilled over ice with lemon peel. Avoid adding syrup at the outset: this classic recipe is already sweetened. Open the 180ml bottle when you are ready to pour; spirits and garnishes are sold separately.

Tassoni's identity is closely connected with Salò, the town on Lake Garda named on its bottles. The house traces its history to 1793, and its glass packaging carries that date as part of the brand's visual signature. Tonica Superfine belongs to its mixer range, extending that Italian drinks tradition into the aperitivo glass and the home bar. For this Bow Tie Duck offer, the sellable unit is one 180ml bottle supplied through Bacchus International, rather than a retail multipack or a wholesale case. The smaller format makes it easy to plan individual drinks and to open another bottle only when it is needed. Choose this expression when you want a classic sweetened tonic with a herbal accent; the separately listed Zero Sugar Tonic is a different recipe.

Handle the glass bottle carefully. Chill before serving. Consult the bottle label for the lot-specific best-before date and storage directions.