# Historic Tonic Water The 'Aromatic' Fever-Tree Tonic Was Inspired by a 19th Century Navy Recipe By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fever-tree-tonic References: [barmagazine](http://barmagazine.co.uk/fever-tree-to-launch-aromatic-tonic-inspired-by-historic-navy-recipe/) & [fever-tree](http://www.fever-tree.com/) The newest addition to the Fever-Tree tonic range is the 'Aromatic Tonic Water,' which takes inspiration from a 19th century recipe that was once used by the [Royal Navy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-gin-tonic). The tonic water is made with [angostura bark extract](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angostura-cocktail-bitters) that's sourced from South America, as well as quinine, a classic tonic water ingredient with a distinctive bitter flavor. The addition of this bark ingredient gives the water a light pink tint, which is ideal for making a [pink gin and tonic beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginuary). In terms of flavor, the Fever-Tree Aromatic Tonic Water is said to have a sweet and spicy taste from cardamom, pimento berry and ginger. This drink was previously introduced at Fever-Tree’s World Gin Day pop-up in London, which played up some of the roles in medicine that tonic water used to play in the past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aromatic Tonic Water:** Aromatic tonic water with unique flavors derived from cardamom, pimento berry, and ginger. - **19th Century Recipe:** Adapting historic recipes for modern tonic water, bringing a touch of nostalgia and flavor variety. - **Pink Gin and Tonic:** Creating a visually appealing and flavorful twist on the classic gin and tonic with the addition of angostura bark extract. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for the beverage industry to experiment with unique flavors and historical recipes that appeal to consumers seeking new drinking experiences. - **Craft Cocktail Bars:** Craft cocktail bars can attract customers by offering innovative and nostalgic tonic water options for creative drink concoctions. - **Health and Wellness Sector:** The health and wellness sector can incorporate historic remedies into tonic water products, highlighting the natural ingredients and traditional health benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Specialty Citrus Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fevertree-spanish-clementine-tonic-water.md) - [Autumnal Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damson-sloe-berry-tonic-water.md) - [Quinine-Free Tonic Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildleaf.md) - [Elderflower Tonic Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elderflower-tonic.md) - [Bar-Quality Cocktail Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fever-tree.md) - [Citrusy Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-pillars-rare-dry-gin-tonic.md) - [Simplified Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fever-tree-cocktail-mixer.md) - [Classic Cocktail Mixer Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-cocktail-mixer-range.md) - [Orange-Forward Ginger Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-orange-ginger-beer.md)