The most famous tonic water in the world, created in 1783 thanks to the genius of Johan Jacop Schweppe, a jeweler and passionate scientist, has marked a fundamental chapter in the history of drinks. His invention, which arose from a fortuitous discovery of mineral waters, gave rise to a real business. Legend has it that Schweppes tonic was created to satisfy the palates of the British returning from military service in the Indian colonies, who had become accustomed to the taste of quinine, taken as a precaution against malaria, mixed with sugar and other flavourings, including Gin!