Tomoyo Chan
Active member
This drink has its roots in the days of the British Empire in India. 
British soldiers mixed gin with quinine tonic water, which was used to prevent malaria, to make the bitter medicine more palatable. 
The resulting drink became popular not just for its health benefits but for its refreshing taste. 
British soldiers mixed gin with quinine tonic water, which was used to prevent malaria, to make the bitter medicine more palatable. The resulting drink became popular not just for its health benefits but for its refreshing taste. 
