For a book club making drinks one at a time, individual 150ml mixers suit the 50ml-spirit-and-150ml-mixer serve described in Sainsbury's Fever-Tree listing, without opening a large bottle for the group. Put out a regular tonic if it suits the planned drinks, and add a light or flavoured choice for guests who want one rather than treating either as a substitute for everyone. If you prefer a larger individual portion, check its volume: Fentimans announced a 200ml mixer format in 2021, but that does not establish what is stocked locally now.
Individual 150ml portions make it easier to set out mixers for guests preparing their own drinks. Sainsbury's Fever-Tree listing suggests 150ml mixer with 50ml spirit; decide whether that recipe fits what you plan to serve.
A light option gives guests a choice without replacing the regular recipe for everyone. Sainsbury's describes Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Premium Indian Tonic Water as having 50% fewer calories than its regular Premium Indian Tonic Water; the comparison is specific to those products.
A lemonade-style mixer can also be offered on its own if its ingredients and flavour suit the guests. Britvic announced a London Essence Crafted Lemonade 150ml six-can multipack for UK retail in 2025; check the current product and local availability before planning around it.
Start with the drinks and number of guests, then choose a portion size and mix of flavours that fit those plans.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Read the volume per container and the serving suggestion. Sainsbury's Fever-Tree listing gives a recipe of 150ml mixer with 50ml spirit; a longer drink may call for a different amount. | I'd like guests to open their own mixer portion rather than leave a large bottle open between drinks. |
| Flavour | Match tonic, lemonade or a more distinctive botanical mixer to the drinks being served. Check whether the choice also appeals to guests who will drink it without alcohol. | Guests may make different drinks, so I don't want one strongly flavoured mixer to be the only option. |
| Recipe and label | Compare the exact regular and light products, including their ingredients, nutrition per 100ml and container size. A lighter recipe should not be assumed to have the same flavour or ingredients. | I want to offer a light tonic for anyone who prefers it, while keeping the regular choice separate. |
| Pack count | Count the individual portions, not just the multipacks. Allow for the drinks you expect to make and check whether the listing specifies cans or bottles when the container matters. | There should be enough portions for the gathering without choosing a pack solely by its name or size. |
A 200ml container will not supply the same number of 150ml recipe portions as a 150ml container. Fentimans announced a move to a 200ml mixer format in 2021, so the size also needs checking on the product you can buy now.
Read both the volume per container and the pack count, then match them to your planned drinks and guest numbers.
A botanical tonic and a regular Indian tonic are different flavour choices. Guests making varied drinks may not all want the more distinctive option.
Choose mixers around the drinks you expect to serve; add a flavoured or alcohol-free option when it has a clear place alongside the regular choice.
Sainsbury's comparison of Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Premium Indian Tonic Water with the regular product concerns calories; it does not mean the two recipes have identical ingredients or flavour.
Check the nutrition panel and ingredient list for the exact product, and offer light tonic as a separate choice when guests want it.
These references help narrow down formats and flavours; a brand or retailer mentioned here is not necessarily represented in the Joybuy products below.
A reference for regular and light Indian tonic in 150ml multipacks.
A regular tonic option when a 12 × 150ml pack fits the number of planned drinks.
A botanical-tonic reference for hosts considering a more distinctive flavour.
A lemonade option to consider for guests who may want a drink without alcohol.
A grocery retailer whose tonic-and-mixers category includes a listed Fever-Tree 15 × 150ml format.
A retailer with product listings for Fever-Tree and Schweppes 150ml tonic multipacks.
These Joybuy options are individual-portion tonics for book-club drinks, including regular, light and Mediterranean-style choices. Match the pack count and recipe to the guests and drinks you have in mind.
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An eight-pack provides individual 150ml portions for guests making drinks with a regular Indian tonic. For this product, the Joybuy listing says to refrigerate it after opening and consume it within three days for the stated quality guidance.
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For guests who prefer a light tonic, this eight-pack provides a separate 150ml portion choice. Compare its exact ingredient and nutrition label with the regular tonic you intend to serve rather than assuming the recipes are interchangeable.
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This 12-pack offers 150ml portions for a group that wants a slimline tonic alongside other mixers. Check the exact ingredient label if guests need to avoid particular sweeteners.
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The 12 × 150ml format is an option when several guests plan to make drinks with regular Indian tonic. Confirm whether this particular pack contains cans or bottles if the container type matters to your plans.
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Consider this Mediterranean-style tonic when its citrus and herbaceous flavour fits a drink you plan to serve. Keep a regular tonic separate if guests also want a less flavour-specific choice, and check the pack details against your guest count.
It is enough for the serving suggestion on Sainsbury's Fever-Tree listing, which pairs 150ml mixer with 50ml spirit. That is one product recipe, not a rule for every drink; plan additional mixer if guests prefer a longer serve or will drink it on its own.
Put out the recipe that suits the planned drinks, and add light tonic when guests want that distinct option. Sainsbury's describes Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Premium Indian Tonic Water as having 50% fewer calories than its regular Premium Indian product; check the labels of the exact products you buy for their ingredients and nutrition.
Yes, if the selected drink suits the guest's ingredients and flavour preferences. Britvic announced a London Essence Crafted Lemonade 150ml six-can multipack for UK retail in 2025; check its current listing and label if you plan to serve it.
Follow the instructions on the exact product. The Joybuy listing for Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water 8 × 150ml says to refrigerate it after opening and consume it within three days for the stated quality guidance; keep unopened containers according to their own pack instructions.
Recycle Now advises emptying and rinsing drink cans for recycling. Check your local collection instructions for how to put them out.