What non-alcoholic drink is flavored with quinine?
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Tonic water
Quinine was originally used as a medicine to treat malaria, but its bitter taste was so strong that British officials in tropical colonies began mixing it with gin and sugar. This led to the creation of the Gin and Tonic, transforming a medicine into a popular cocktail.
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