A great mocktail is often only as good as its mixer.
Premium tonic water, ginger beer, bitter lemon, cola and citrus-forward soft drinks do more than add bubbles. They bring bitterness, sweetness, acidity, spice and texture — the elements that help an alcohol-free drink feel balanced rather than unfinished.
That makes premium tonics and mocktail mixers some of the most useful bottles to keep in a zero-proof home bar.
From a ready-to-mix Tanqueray 0.0% tonic set to the versatile ORGANICS by Red Bull collection, classic Schweppes Indian Tonic Water and distinctive 1724 SEVENTEEN Tonic Water, these four Drink Zero picks cover everything from an easy alcohol-free G&T to creative party mocktails.
For more visual ideas, serving inspiration and mixer combinations, explore the Drink Zero Premium Tonics & Mocktail Mixers Pinterest board.
Quick Summary
Looking for the right mixer for your zero-proof bar? Start here:
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Tanqueray 0.0% Premium Tonic Duo Set — best for an easy premium alcohol-free gin and tonic experience.
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ORGANICS by Red Bull Easy All Flavours — best for variety, parties and experimenting with several mocktail styles.
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Schweppes Indian Tonic Water — best for a familiar, classic tonic profile.
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1724 SEVENTEEN Tonic Water — best for a more distinctive premium tonic serve with balanced bitterness.
The right choice depends on whether you want a classic tonic drink, a complete ready-to-mix setup or a wider range of flavors for experimenting at home.
What Makes a Good Mocktail Mixer?
A mixer should contribute something meaningful to the glass.
For tonic water, that usually means carbonation, citrus freshness and the characteristic bitterness associated with quinine. Premium mixer producer Thomas Henry describes tonic as a carbonated mixer whose defining structure comes from quinine-driven bitterness, often supported by citrus, herbal or fruity notes.
For mocktails, balance matters even more because there is no alcoholic spirit providing additional body or intensity.
A useful zero-proof mixer should offer at least one of these qualities:
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crisp bitterness;
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fresh citrus;
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ginger spice;
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strong carbonation;
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herbal or botanical character;
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enough structure to stand up to ice and garnishes.
That is why a good home mocktail bar benefits from more than one tonic or soft drink. Different mixers can turn the same alcohol-free spirit into completely different serves.
1. Tanqueray 0.0% Premium Tonic Duo Set — Best Complete Zero-Proof G&T Setup
If you want to build an alcohol-free gin and tonic without choosing every component separately, the Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0% Premium Tonic Duo Set is the easiest place to start.
The Drink Zero set combines:
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one 0.7L bottle of Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0%;
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five 0.2L bottles of LE Tribute Tonic Water;
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five 0.2L bottles of Thomas Henry Tonic Water.
That gives you one botanical alcohol-free base and two different premium tonic styles to compare in the same setup.
Tanqueray describes its 0.0% expression as robust and flavorful, with piney juniper, lemon, vanilla and an elegant floral finish. The official Tanqueray 0.0% page positions it specifically as an alcohol-free way to experience the brand's botanical character.
Why the Two Tonics Matter
The interesting part of this set is comparison.
LE Tribute Tonic Water is made with quinine from Ecuador and is designed around freshness, pronounced carbonation and controlled bitterness. The brand also highlights lemongrass and spring water in its tonic profile. Explore the mixer on the official LE Tribute website.
Thomas Henry Tonic Water, meanwhile, is positioned by the brand as a premium all-rounder for classic, modern and alcohol-free drinks. Thomas Henry specifically recommends it with gin and alcohol-free spirits. See the official Thomas Henry Tonic Water guide.
This gives you an easy at-home tasting exercise: use the same amount of Tanqueray 0.0% in two glasses, change only the tonic, and see how the balance of bitterness, citrus and carbonation changes.
Easy Tanqueray 0.0% & Tonic
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50 ml Tanqueray 0.0%
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150 ml premium tonic water
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Lime wedge
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Plenty of ice
Tanqueray itself recommends this 50 ml to 150 ml ratio for its alcohol-free G&T serve.
Try one with LE Tribute and another with Thomas Henry for a simple side-by-side tasting.
Turn one bottle into a premium zero-proof tasting experience. Shop the Tanqueray 0.0% Premium Tonic Duo Set at Drink Zero and discover which tonic makes your ideal alcohol-free G&T.
2. ORGANICS by Red Bull Easy All Flavours — Best for a Mocktail Mixer Bar
One tonic is useful. Six different mixer styles open a much bigger range of possibilities.
The ORGANICS by Red Bull Easy All Flavours 6x0.25L mixed pack brings together several of the brand's soft-drink and mixer profiles in one convenient set.
The Drink Zero assortment includes:
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Ginger Ale;
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Bitter Lemon;
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Tonic Water;
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Easy Lemon;
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Simply Cola;
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Ginger Beer.
This makes the pack especially useful when you want to experiment rather than commit to one flavor.
The official ORGANICS by Red Bull range describes the line as bio-certified soft drinks made with carefully selected ingredients from natural sources. The current wider range includes tonic, ginger-based mixers, cola and citrus-led options.
Six Mixers, Six Different Directions
Tonic Water
Use it with alcohol-free gin alternatives, citrus and herbs. ORGANICS Tonic Water combines pronounced bitterness with lemon and slightly spicy nuances.
Ginger Beer
Perfect when you want more heat and intensity. Red Bull describes its ORGANICS Ginger Beer around aromatic ginger and zesty lemon.
Ginger Ale
Softer than ginger beer, with ginger, bergamot and lemon notes according to the official product description.
Bitter Lemon
Useful for citrus-forward long drinks when tonic feels too dry.
Easy Lemon
A simple choice for light, refreshing mocktails and casual summer serves.
Simply Cola
Ideal when you want to move away from gin-style drinks and build zero-proof dark-spirit highballs.
Build a DIY Mocktail Station
Place all six bottles in an ice bucket and add:
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lemon and lime wedges;
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cucumber;
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mint;
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rosemary;
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fresh berries;
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one or two alcohol-free spirits;
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plenty of ice.
Guests can create a tonic highball, ginger serve, citrus long drink or cola-based mocktail from the same station.
The format is particularly useful for parties because you are not forcing everyone into the same flavor profile.
Give your zero-proof bar more than one direction. Shop ORGANICS by Red Bull Easy All Flavours at Drink Zero and experiment with tonic, ginger, lemon and cola mocktails from one mixed pack.
3. Schweppes Indian Tonic Water — Best Classic Tonic for Easy Serves
Sometimes you do not need a new interpretation of tonic. You want the familiar classic.
Schweppes Indian Tonic Water is the straightforward option in this guide.
The current Drink Zero listing offers 10 x 0.25L bottles, making it practical for home bars, dinners and small gatherings. The product is described around a balanced combination of bitterness and fresh citrus character, with classic gin-and-tonic mixing in mind.
Schweppes also continues to feature Indian Tonic as part of its core Classics collection. The official Schweppes range describes its classic drinks as balanced creations made both for mixing and drinking on their own.
Why Choose a Classic Tonic?
A classic tonic is useful because it does not dictate the entire flavor of the drink.
Use it when you want:
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the botanical notes of an alcohol-free gin to remain recognizable;
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cucumber or citrus garnishes to stay fresh;
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a straightforward zero-proof G&T;
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an easy bitter highball;
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a mixer guests already understand.
Easy Zero-Proof Garden Tonic
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50 ml alcohol-free gin alternative
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100–150 ml Schweppes Indian Tonic Water
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Cucumber ribbon
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Lemon peel
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Ice
Build the drink directly in a large glass over plenty of ice.
For an even simpler alcohol-free serve, skip the spirit entirely and pour Schweppes over ice with cucumber, lemon and a sprig of rosemary. The result is light, bitter and refreshing.
Keep the classic option chilled and ready. Shop Schweppes Indian Tonic Water at Drink Zero for effortless G&Ts, tonic highballs and easy zero-proof party serves.
4. 1724 SEVENTEEN Tonic Water — Best for a Distinctive Premium Tonic Serve
For drinkers who enjoy comparing tonic waters rather than treating them as interchangeable, 1724 SEVENTEEN Tonic Water provides a more distinctive option.
Drink Zero offers the tonic in a 10 x 0.2L bottle pack. Its listed ingredients include mineral water, quinine, citric acid, sugar and stevia, and the product is positioned around an elegant, balanced tonic profile.
The story behind 1724 also makes it interesting for tonic enthusiasts.
The number refers to the altitude associated with the Andean cinchona source used for the tonic's quinine story rather than a founding year. Specialist descriptions of 1724 emphasize a controlled bitterness, fine carbonation and subtle citrus character.
When to Choose 1724
Choose it when the tonic itself is meant to be part of the tasting experience.
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premium alcohol-free G&Ts;
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tonic tastings;
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dinner-party serves;
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botanical mocktails;
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citrus and herb highballs;
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anyone exploring different tonic styles.
Easy 1724 Citrus & Herb Highball
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50 ml alcohol-free botanical spirit
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100–150 ml 1724 SEVENTEEN Tonic Water
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Grapefruit peel
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Rosemary
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Large ice cubes
Pour the botanical spirit over ice, add the tonic slowly and finish with grapefruit peel and a small rosemary sprig.
You can also serve 1724 without a spirit: tonic, large ice, grapefruit and rosemary create a simple bitter aperitif-style drink when you want something lighter.
Make the mixer part of the experience. Shop 1724 SEVENTEEN Tonic Water at Drink Zero and bring a distinctive premium tonic into your next zero-proof serve.
Which Premium Tonic or Mocktail Mixer Should You Choose?
The best choice depends on what you want to make.
Choose the Tanqueray 0.0% Premium Tonic Duo Set if you want a complete alcohol-free G&T setup and the chance to compare two premium tonics side by side.
Choose ORGANICS by Red Bull Easy All Flavours if variety matters most. It is the strongest choice for mocktail parties, experimenting with different flavors and building a flexible home mixer selection.
Choose Schweppes Indian Tonic Water when you want a familiar classic that works easily with alcohol-free gin, citrus and herbs.
Choose 1724 SEVENTEEN Tonic Water when you are interested in the tonic itself and want something with a more specialized premium-mixer identity.
There is no single “best” tonic for every drink. The better question is what you want the mixer to contribute.
Premium Mixer Ideas by Occasion
Dinner Party
Keep the serve elegant and simple.
Offer Tanqueray 0.0% with premium tonic, plenty of ice and a small selection of lemon, lime and grapefruit garnishes.
Summer Afternoon
Use Schweppes or 1724 with cucumber, citrus and herbs for a refreshing tonic-led drink without requiring a complicated recipe.
Mocktail Party
The ORGANICS by Red Bull mixed pack is particularly useful because guests can move between tonic, ginger, citrus and cola flavors without changing the entire bar setup.
Alcohol-Free Aperitivo Hour
Serve tonic over ice with grapefruit peel, rosemary or orange. Add an alcohol-free aperitivo or botanical spirit when you want more complexity.
At-Home Tonic Tasting
Use the Tanqueray set to compare LE Tribute and Thomas Henry, then add Schweppes and 1724 as additional pours.
Keep the alcohol-free spirit, ice and garnish consistent. Change only the tonic.
This makes the differences in bitterness, bubbles, citrus and sweetness much easier to notice.
How to Make Premium Mocktails Taste Better
Expensive ingredients alone do not guarantee a good drink.
A few simple techniques matter more.
Chill Everything
Cold tonic keeps carbonation better and reduces the amount of melting ice required to chill the drink.
Use Plenty of Ice
A glass packed with good ice generally dilutes more slowly than a glass containing only a few small cubes.
Do Not Over-Garnish
One intentional garnish is usually enough.
Try lemon with classic tonic, grapefruit with a more aromatic tonic, cucumber with botanical alcohol-free spirits or lime with ginger beer.
Pour the Mixer Last
Build the drink over ice and add sparkling tonic or mixer near the end to preserve carbonation.
Taste Before Adding Syrup
Premium mixers already contain their own balance of sweetness, bitterness and acidity. Additional syrup can easily overwhelm a tonic-based mocktail.
Beyond Gin & Tonic: What Else Can You Make?
Premium tonic water is often associated with gin, but a good mixer collection can do much more.
Try:
Tonic + grapefruit + rosemary
A simple alcohol-free aperitif-style serve.
Ginger Beer + lime + mint
A spicy zero-proof Mule-style drink.
Bitter Lemon + orange + alcohol-free aperitivo
Bright, bitter and easy to build.
Easy Lemon + cucumber + basil
A light garden-party mocktail.
Simply Cola + alcohol-free spiced spirit + lime
A zero-proof dark highball.
Tonic + berries + citrus
An easy alcohol-free party drink when you do not want to use a spirit at all.
This flexibility is why premium mixers deserve their own section in a zero-proof bar rather than being treated as an afterthought.
Pinterest Inspiration for Premium Tonics & Mocktail Mixers
Mocktail ideas often begin with presentation.
A clear tonic highball with grapefruit looks completely different from a spicy ginger drink with lime or a botanical G&T with cucumber. Glassware, ice and garnish can transform even a two-ingredient serve.
Browse the Drink Zero Premium Tonics & Mocktail Mixers Pinterest board for visual inspiration, tonic combinations, garnish ideas and alcohol-free home-bar styling.
Save the combinations you like, then use the mixers in this guide to recreate them at home.
For a deeper guide specifically focused on the classic zero-proof G&T, you can also read Non-Alcoholic Gin & Tonic: A Summer Classic Reimagined. This article, by contrast, focuses on choosing and using the mixers themselves.
FAQ: Premium Tonics & Mocktail Mixers
What is the best tonic water for non-alcoholic gin?
There is no single best tonic for every alcohol-free gin. A classic tonic such as Schweppes keeps the serve familiar, while premium options such as LE Tribute, Thomas Henry or 1724 can change the balance of bitterness, citrus and carbonation.
What makes tonic water bitter?
The characteristic bitterness of tonic water comes from quinine. Premium tonic brands balance that bitterness with carbonation, sweetness, citrus and other aromatic elements. Thomas Henry identifies quinine-driven bitterness as the defining feature of tonic water.
Can tonic water be used in mocktails without alcohol-free spirits?
Yes. Tonic can be served over ice with citrus, cucumber, herbs or berries to create a simple bitter long drink without adding a spirit alternative.
What can I use as a mocktail mixer besides tonic water?
Ginger beer, ginger ale, bitter lemon, citrus soft drinks and cola are all useful options. The ORGANICS by Red Bull mixed pack is particularly convenient because it brings several of these mixer styles together.
What is the difference between ginger beer and ginger ale for mocktails?
Ginger beer generally provides a stronger, spicier ginger profile, while ginger ale tends to be softer and easier-drinking. ORGANICS by Red Bull, for example, describes its Ginger Beer as aromatic and spicy, while its Ginger Ale combines ginger with refreshing bergamot notes.
How much tonic should I use with alcohol-free gin?
A useful starting ratio is 50 ml alcohol-free gin to around 150 ml tonic water. Tanqueray uses this proportion in its official alcohol-free G&T recipe. Adjust from there depending on how intense you want the botanical base to taste.
What is a good premium tonic tasting set?
The Drink Zero Tanqueray 0.0% Premium Tonic Duo Set is designed particularly well for comparison because it combines Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0% with five LE Tribute tonics and five Thomas Henry tonics.
Where can I buy premium tonics and mocktail mixers online?
Drink Zero offers tonic waters, alcohol-free spirits and premium mixer packs for building zero-proof G&Ts, highballs and mocktails at home. Explore the featured products above or browse the wider Drink Zero Tonic Water & Fillers collection.
Build a Better Zero-Proof Bar with the Right Mixers
A zero-proof bar does not need dozens of spirits to feel complete.
Often, the biggest difference comes from the mixer.
Use the Tanqueray 0.0% Premium Tonic Duo Set when you want a complete G&T experience. Choose ORGANICS by Red Bull Easy All Flavours when variety matters. Keep Schweppes Indian Tonic Water ready for familiar classic serves, and reach for 1724 SEVENTEEN Tonic Water when you want the tonic itself to become part of the tasting experience.
Add cold glassware, good ice, fresh citrus and a few herbs, and even the simplest alcohol-free drink can feel considered.
Explore premium mixers at Drink Zero and follow the Premium Tonics & Mocktail Mixers Pinterest board for more zero-proof drink ideas.
