Hosts serving a classic gin and tonic
Individual bottles make it straightforward to plan a single tonic alongside lunch. Tesco Groceries lists Schweppes regular tonic as 12 x 150ml; check whether that bottle size fits the serves you intend to make.
Who is a case of 12 for?
Hosts looking for a no-sugar tonic
Tesco Groceries lists 0g sugars per 150ml for Schweppes Slimline, compared with 7.4g for its regular tonic. Slimline contains aspartame, so the choice also depends on the ingredients your guests want.
Hosts offering different spirit pairings
A mixed tonic case gives guests several flavour options. The listed Fever-Tree selection contains 12 bottles, but its Amazon.co.uk seller says flavours may be substituted, which matters if the menu calls for particular pairings.
What should you check?
Start with the number and size of bottles, then choose the formulation and flavour assortment that fit the drinks you plan to serve.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Pack volume | Confirm 12 units and read the bottle size. Tesco Groceries lists its Schweppes cases as 12 x 150ml, or 1,800ml; the Amazon.co.uk Fever-Tree mixed listing is 12 x 200ml, or 2,400ml. | For twelve individual 150ml portions, I'd choose the smaller bottles. If I plan to use more mixer per drink, I'd check whether 200ml bottles fit. |
| Sugar and sweeteners | Compare nutrition information per serving and read the ingredients. Tesco Groceries lists 7.4g sugars per 150ml for regular Schweppes and 0g for Slimline, which contains aspartame. | I'd choose between the standard and no-sugar recipes based on the ingredients my guests prefer, not just the word “Slimline”. |
| Flavour | Decide whether one tonic will work across the planned drinks or whether guests need a choice. Fever-Tree describes its Premium Indian Tonic as designed for gin, vodka and fortified wines; that is the brand's pairing guidance. | A single flavour keeps my drinks menu consistent. For several spirit pairings, I may want a mixed case. |
| Assortment | For a mixed case, confirm the flavours you will receive. The Amazon.co.uk Fever-Tree seller lists two bottles of each of six varieties but permits substitutions when a variety is out of stock. | If I've planned a drink around a particular tonic, I need to know that flavour will be in the case. |
Common buying mistakes
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Treating every case of 12 as the same volume
Tesco Groceries lists a 12 x 150ml Schweppes case at 1,800ml, while the Amazon.co.uk Fever-Tree mixed listing is 12 x 200ml, or 2,400ml. The same bottle count does not mean the same amount of mixer.
Check the unit count, bottle size and total volume against the drinks you intend to make.
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Choosing Slimline without reading the ingredients
Tesco Groceries lists no sugar for Schweppes Slimline, but its formulation includes aspartame.
Compare the regular and Slimline ingredient lists if a particular sweetener matters to your guests.
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Planning around fixed flavours in a mixed case
The Amazon.co.uk seller of the listed Fever-Tree mixed case says an unavailable flavour may be replaced with another.
Confirm the assortment before ordering, or use a single-flavour case when a particular tonic is essential to the menu.
Relevant mixer brands
Schweppes
Tesco Groceries lists regular and Slimline tonic in 12 x 150ml cases.
- The two listings allow a choice between a regular tonic and a no-sugar formulation at the same bottle size.
- Slimline contains aspartame; check the ingredients when selecting between the two.
Fever-Tree
Fever-Tree makes several tonic varieties, and an Amazon.co.uk seller lists a mixed 12 x 200ml selection.
- The mixed listing states two bottles of each of six tonic varieties.
- The seller permits flavour substitutions, so check the assortment for a fixed drinks menu.
Fentimans
Fentimans describes its Premium Indian Tonic as a botanical tonic with Sicilian lemon oil and lemongrass extract.
- Its ingredient list includes juniper berry, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and quinine.
- If buying it for this lunch, confirm that the particular listing contains 12 bottles.
Britvic
British Hypermarket lists Britvic Indian Tonic in 200ml bottles.
- The retailer describes one 200ml bottle as one serving.
- That retailer listing is a case of 24, not a case of 12; check the unit count if considering another pack.
Joybuy tonic options
These two 12 x 150ml Schweppes cases suit a lunch drinks menu built around individual tonic bottles. Choose between Slimline and Indian tonic by checking the formulation you want.
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Schweppes Slimline Tonic Water 12 x 150ml
Consider this case when you want individual tonic bottles and a no-sugar formulation for lunch drinks. Its ingredient information lists aspartame; check the pack label if that sweetener matters to your guests.
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Schweppes Indian Tonic Water 12 x 150ml
This case provides individual Indian tonic bottles for a consistent lunch drinks menu. The tonic is described as containing quinine; check the current pack label if its sweetener ingredients matter to your choice.
Questions about 12-pack mixers
How much mixer is in a case of 12?
It depends on the bottle size. Tesco Groceries lists its Schweppes regular and Slimline cases as 12 x 150ml, or 1,800ml in total; the listed Amazon.co.uk Fever-Tree mixed case is 12 x 200ml, or 2,400ml. At the 150ml serving size stated by Tesco, a 12 x 150ml case provides twelve such portions.
Should I choose regular or Slimline tonic for lunch guests?
Choose according to the formulation your guests want. Tesco Groceries lists 7.4g sugars per 150ml for regular Schweppes tonic and 0g for Slimline; the Slimline ingredients include aspartame.
Will a mixed case contain the exact flavours shown?
Check before relying on a fixed assortment. The Amazon.co.uk seller of the listed Fever-Tree case states that it contains two bottles of each of six varieties, but also says an out-of-stock variety may be substituted.
What should I read on a mixer label before ordering?
Check the bottle count and net quantity against your serving plan, then read the ingredients and nutrition information if sugar or sweeteners affect your choice. For a mixed case, check the seller's assortment terms as well as the individual drink labels.