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Tonic Making Kit

Make your own tangy tonic water using natural herbs and flavorings from around the world.

created by

Janel Johnson

$30.00

created by

Janel Johnson

In the Mix

Whether you're polishing your advanced mixology skills, or you just enjoy the taste of a fine cocktail, this tonic water kit needs to be in the mix. Created by a botanist with a love for DIY projects, the kit includes all-natural ingredients sourced from all over the world: cinchona bark from Mexico, star anise from China, juniper berries from Albania, and more. What you won't find in it is artificial flavorings. Mix the ingredients together according to the included recipe, adding your own citrus and sweetener to taste, and you have a concentrated tonic syrup. The kit comes packaged in a Mason jar that's perfect for steeping the mixture. Then simply add club soda to create just the right amount of fresh, flavorful tonic water. Makes a great gift for the cocktail connoisseur in your life--or keep it as the secret weapon of your home bar. Pictured drinking glass not included. Kit assembled in Carson City, Nevada.

Want some gin to go with your tonic? Check out our Homemade Gin Kit.

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created by

Janel Johnson

Janel Johnson's mom taught her to be resourceful and crafty, encouraging her to take on many do-it-yourself projects growing up, from cooking and sewing to woodworking and home remodeling. A botanist by profession who specializes in rare plants of the Great Basin, Janel's knack for creativity and knowledge of flora led her to make homegrown cocktail kits after she attempted to concoct her own bitters. She realized that there might be other people who want to experiment with making their own cocktail ingredients at home, so she created her DIY sets so that others could have fun experimenting without a huge investment.

Exclusive Made in the USA

Made from

glass, botanicals, spices, ground Cinchona bark

Measurements

Packaging: 6.5" H x 3.75" Dia.

Notes

Pictured drinking glass not included.

Please note: Fresh fruit, lemongrass, sugar, salt, water, and club soda required (not included).

Tonic is a non alcoholic beverage.

Tonic Making Kit yields 120 - 144 oz of concentrated tonic syrup depending on amount of sweetener used. When syrup is diluted, yields 4.6 - 7.8 gallons of tonic water depending on dilution rate.

Item ID

26041

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Most of our items are in stock and will ship quickly. Orders for in-stock items placed before 5pm ET Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, will ship:

Economy shipping:

within 8 days, arriving no later than the 9th business day after the order was placed.

Standard shipping:

within 4 days, arriving 5 business days after the order was placed.

Preferred shipping:

within 2 days, arriving 3 business days after the order was placed.

Expedited shipping:

within 1 day, arriving 2 business days after the order was placed.

Express shipping:

will ship the same day and arrive 1 business day later.

Please note: This item is not available to ship outside of the U.S.

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UncommonGoodsTonic Making Kit

4.4

(based on 9 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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12/31/2016

4.0

I would buy this again

By Kerry

from Asheville, NC

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Comments about UncommonGoods Tonic Making Kit:

Purchased this for a gin & tonic lover. They were very happy with this gift!

7/1/2016

5.0

I would definately buy this again and again.

By Daisy the Trekker

from Plainfield, NH

Comments about UncommonGoods Tonic Making Kit:

Very fragrant herbs-fresh. He loves to cook and entertain. Looking forward to trying it with black tea-?a sort of Earl Grey?

6/14/2016

4.0

Great Gift!

By Martha

from Green Bay, WI

Comments about UncommonGoods Tonic Making Kit:

I ordered this as a gift for my husband, and it worked out really well. There are a number of different variations you can try and he is enjoying making it. He gave out samples at a gathering with his friends and everyone loved it! It does take at least a week to produce a batch, as it has to sit for a day or two after a few of the steps, but it is well worth it. Can't wait to taste the next batch!

12/30/2015

5.0

Unique Gift!

By Brenda

from Tampa, FL

Comments about UncommonGoods Tonic Making Kit:

After trying homemade tonic several months ago, I just had to get this gift for my husband. He loved it! Such a unique, unusual gift for an adult instead of the typical clothes. The tonic turned out great and we're enjoying it in our evening cocktails!

1/12/2015

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not exactly as pictured

By Disappointed

from USA

Comments about UncommonGoods Tonic Making Kit:

After a call to customer service to confirm that the tumbler was part of the product, it was shipped without a tumbler and then I was told it wasn't part of the product. No offer to fix it either.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response:We're very sorry that you were given the incorrect information about the tumbler, and on top of that, weren't offered something nice to make it up to you. But here we are, belatedly offering you a $25 UG gift card! We don't have enough information from your review to find you or your order, so you'll have to contact us to receive it. The easiest way would be to email our Customer Service team at help@uncommongoods, and cut and paste your review and this response in it. If you prefer, however, you can call us at 888.365.0056. Thanks for shopping with UncommonGoods, and once again, we apologize for our mistake(s).

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1/10/2015

5.0

Great simple Tonic Kit!

By Bill

from Ithaca, NY

Comments about UncommonGoods Tonic Making Kit:

Simple and thoughtful kit with clear instructions and nice packaging. It's in the making as I type this!

12/26/2014

4.0

Great gift

By Fun Gift Giver

from Pittsburgh, Pa

Comments about UncommonGoods Tonic Making Kit:

Bought this as a gift to complement the purchase of the gin making kit.

12/25/2014

5.0

A Great Compliment to the Gin Kit

By Creative Gifter

from Boston, MA

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fun
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Home Bar

Comments about UncommonGoods Tonic Making Kit:

This kit is a great compliment to the Make Your Own Gin kit. I have a friend who is a lover of Gin and Tonic and giving a make your own kit was fun and a creative gift idea. Add a lime tree and you're all set!

12/23/2014

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great gift for the person with everythin

By Ash

from El Cerrito,CA

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crafty
Creative
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Home Bar

Comments about UncommonGoods Tonic Making Kit:

Great way to get creative! We already had a seltzer maker, so this was an obvious choice. It's so easy to make or make your own variation. The kit comes with the basic ingredients (you must add fresh citrus) as well as some extra seasonings that you can use of you like. Note that it takes a few steps over a couple of days to complete - nothing difficult, but that you will not have same-day tonic.