Gin and Tonic's Origin

Gin and Tonic's Origin

Tonic water was originally created by the British army as a prophylactic treatment against malaria, thanks to the addition of quinine. To improve its bitter taste, soldiers began adding gin-giving rise to the classic gin and tonic.

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