9 Easy Tonic Syrup Cocktails to Impress Your Friends and Family

Discover cocktail and mocktail recipes you can make with Joanna’s Tonic Syrups. These simple recipes will dazzle guests with only a few ingredients.

Craft tonic syrup can elevate a classic gin and tonic to a whole new level, bringing in bright citrus notes and warm spice flavors to create the perfect balance of bitter and sweet.

But a gin and tonic isn’t the only drink you can make with a premium tonic syrup. You can use tonic syrup in a variety of delicious, easy-to-make cocktails, whether you want something refreshing to sip as you fire up the grill on a summer afternoon, or a warm, comforting pick-me-up to savor as you get cozy on a chilly evening.

The recipes below are made with Joanna’s. Since our tonic syrups already contain a nuanced blend of flavors, you won’t need too many extra ingredients to make a unique, sophisticated beverage.

Check out the list below for nine easy cocktails to make with tonic syrup. Many of these recipes only call for a few simple ingredients and can be made in just minutes.

Gin and Joanna’s Original Cocktail

The first sip of Joanna’s Original cocktail will wow you with its wonderfully complex flavor. This popular drink is destined to become a go-to favorite. It’s just as easy as mixing up a conventional gin and tonic, but offers significantly more flavor.

Mix 1 ounce of Original Tonic Syrup and 2 ounces of gin. Add 3 ounces of seltzer. Serve over ice.

1 oz Original Tonic Syrup
2 oz gin
3 oz seltzer

Gin and Joanna’s Orange Fennel Cocktail

With notes of fennel and other spices, the lovely blend of flavors in this cocktail is ideal for sipping and savoring all year round.

Mix 1 ounce of Orange Fennel Tonic Syrup and 2 ounces of gin. Add 3 ounces of seltzer and a dash of sweet vermouth. Serve over ice.

1 oz Orange Fennel Tonic Syrup
2 oz gin
3 oz seltzer
Dash of sweet vermouth

Havana Joanna Cocktail

Made with rum and coconut, this tropical drink feels like a mini summer vacation in a glass. Serve this snow-white drink in the winter—or any time of year—for a fun and festive beverage that offers a refreshing taste.

Mix 1 ounce of Original Tonic Syrup and 2 ounces of white rum. Add 1 ounce of unsweetened coconut milk and 2 ounces of seltzer. Serve over ice.

1 oz Original Tonic
2 oz white rum (we recommend Native Forest coconut milk)
2 oz seltzer
1 oz unsweetened coconut milk

Tequila Juanita Cocktail

Reminiscent of a margarita—but not overly sweet—this balanced cocktail is a wonderful pick-me-up to have with Mexican food. As you sip, you’ll also enjoy the lovely aroma of tequila and notes of lime.

Mix 1 ounce of Original Tonic Syrup and 2 ounces of silver tequila. Add 3 ounces of seltzer. Serve over ice.

1 oz Original Tonic
2 oz silver tequila
3 oz seltzer

Joanna’s Spritzer Italiano Cocktail

Bring Prosecco to a whole new level with the citrus and spices in Joanna’s Orange Fennel. This spritzer is simple to make and will surprise and delight your guests, whether you are toasting the New Year or kicking back and enjoying a summer breeze.

Mix 1 ounce of Orange Fennel Tonic Syrup and 5 ounces of Prosecco. Serve over ice. Garnish with fennel fronds.

1 oz Orange Fennel Tonic Syrup
5 oz Prosecco
Fennel fronds

Café au J. Cocktail

Add new flair to your coffee-drinking repertoire with this unique cocktail that offers a complex pairing of sweet fruit flavors and espresso.

Brew espresso (or very strong coffee). Mix 1.5 ounces of Original or Orange Fennel Tonic Syrup with 6 ounces of seltzer and 1/4 ounce simple syrup. Add hot or cold espresso. Serve over ice.

1.5 oz Original or Orange Fennel Tonic Syrup
2 oz brewed espresso
1/4 oz simple syrup (optional)
6 oz seltzer

Coconut Mocktail

If you want an easy-to-make, enjoyable mocktail that is low in calories, try this popular recipe. The citrus notes in Joanna’s Original Tonic Syrup complement the coconut flavor beautifully.

Mix 1 ounce of Original Tonic Syrup and 5 ounces of LaCroix Coconut Sparkling Water (or your favorite of Coconut Water). Serve over ice.

1 oz Original Tonic Syrup
5 oz LaCroix Coconut Sparkling Water (or Coconut Water)

Ginger and Joanna’s Mocktail

Easy to sip, with a surprisingly complex flavor, this mocktail is known for making a positive impression. Keep this recipe on hand to serve guests who are expecting or those who don’t drink alcohol. Or anyone who appreciates great-tasting, non-alcoholic drinks.

Mix 1 ounce of Orange Fennel Tonic Syrup and 2 ounces of ginger ale. Add 3 ounces of seltzer. Serve over ice.

1 oz Orange Fennel Tonic Syrup
2 oz ginger ale
3 oz seltzer

Simple Seltzer Mocktail

The Simple Seltzer Mocktail is not only light and refreshing, it’s super easy to make and budget friendly. Besides tonic syrup, all you need is seltzer water.

Mix 1 ounce of Original or Orange Fennel Tonic Syrup and 5 ounces of seltzer. Serve over ice.

1 oz Original or Orange Fennel Tonic Syrup
5 oz seltzer

Ready to make your own tonic syrup cocktails? Order a bottle or two of Joanna’s to get started. And check back for more Joanna’s recipes coming soon!