quinine water

noun

1. carbonated water containing lemon, lime, sweetener, and quinine, often used as a mixer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quinine water¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Previously, all the animals been trained to associate plastic drinkers located on the left side of a meter-long arena with bitter quinine water, and drinkers on the right side with sugar water, a yummy treat.

From Science Magazine

The finger tips may be painted with tincture of aloes, or dipping the tips of the fingers in strong quinine water will sometimes help.

From Project Gutenberg