Thandi's Tonic

Thandi’s Tonic is a delicate dance of wild spirit and floral grace—a cocktail that captures the essence of journeys taken and those yet to come. Curated by Thandi Walton, this refreshing tonic-based drink is an ode to elegance, freedom, and subtle sophistication.

The foundation is Blackleaf Organic Vodka, chosen for its pure, smooth profile that creates a clean canvas. Its organic clarity allows the bright, aromatic notes of elderflower liqueur—here represented by St. Germain—to take the spotlight with gentle sweetness and floral complexity.

Topped with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic, this cocktail bursts with Mediterranean botanicals—herbaceous, citrusy, and crisp—that perfectly complement the elderflower’s soft bouquet. Served in a chilled Collins glass over ice, it’s stirred gently to marry effervescence with flavor without sacrificing its lively sparkle. The final flourish, a fresh lime wheel, adds a zesty citrus brightness that sharpens the experience while enhancing the cocktail’s elegant simplicity.

For Thandi, this drink is more than a tonic—it’s a reflection of places visited and stories unfolding. As she puts it, “Wild and free, met elderflower grace in a glass — and for a moment, I tasted the floral soul of the places I've been and the ones still waiting.” This cocktail invites you to sip deeply and savor the moment, wherever your journey leads.