Since it opened its doors in September 2017, Tonic, a cocktail bar in the popular 7th street, Linden, has become known for their exceptional craft gin cocktails and delicious tapas-styled dishes. Owned by husband and wife duo, Caitlin and Dennis Human plan to host a variety of gin pairings and tastings at Tonic. Their aim is to assist their patrons to experience and enjoy gin.
As one would expect, Tonic serves a variety of interesting G&T’s. My favourite is D’light, which is a combination of Musgrave Pink Gin, tonic and turkish delight. All of their signature cocktails are worth a try. Maybe not in one sitting though! It is not often that you come across a drinks menu where the signature cocktails, the G&T’s, the gins and even the tonic waters are listed in alphabetical order! At Tonic you will find gins from distilleries based countrywide – everything from Bacur and Bloedlemoen to Wilderer and Wixworth. On the tonic side you are spoilt for choice too. On the menu are Barker & Quinn, Fentimans, Fitch & Leedes, San Pellegrino, Symmetry, Schweppes and Woodstock tonic.
Tonic’s menu, co-designed by Romuald Denesle of A la Bouffe, Tonic‘s next-door neighbour, has a variety of tapas-style dishes with gin as an ingredient – from savoury to sweet. Be sure to try their Beetroot & Gin Cured Salmon (pictured below) or the G&T Sorbet with dehydrated pineapple. Other favourites on their menu are Chicken Liver Pate on Crostini and Pork Belly on slaw. On Sunday’s their is a Smoke Braai at Tonic. Cost: R150.00 per person for a starter, main and a G&T. Book early to avoid disappointment.
A visit to Tonic will leave your palate invigorated. It is truly “tonic” for the soul!
Tel: 087 238 4623
Address: 32 7th Street Linden
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/tonic.joburg
Hours:
Tuesday: 17:00 to 22:00
Wednesday: 17:00 to 22:00
Thursday: 17:00 to 22:00
Friday: 15:00 to 23:00
Saturday: 12:00 to 23:00
Sunday: 12:00 to 16:00
Gin Tasting
Beetroot & Gin Cured Salmon