Tonic water Tonic water Tonic water (or Indian tonic water) is a carbonated soft drink in which quinine is dissolved. Originally used as a prophylactic against malaria, tonic water usually now has a significantly lower quinine content and is consumed for its distinctive bitter flavor. It is often used in mixed drinks, particularly in gin and tonic. Quinine was added to the drink as a prophylactic against malaria, since it was originally intended for consumption in tropical areas of South Asia and Africa, where the disease is endemic. Quinine powder is so bitter that British officials stationed in early 19th century India
Tonic 23 normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering or optionally an inboard motor could be installed. The design has a hull speed of and the fresh water tank has a capacity of Similar sailboats Tonic 23 The Tonic 23 is a French trailerable sailboat, that was designed by Philippe Harlé as a coastal cruising sailboat and first built in 1985. The design was built by Jeanneau in France from 1985 until 1992, but it is now out of production. During its production run about 750 boats were completed. The Tonic 23 is a small recreational keelboat, built