From Sparrow’s juices and carbonated drinks, tonic water is the grown-up fizz of the zero-proof menu, dry, bittersweet, and endlessly mixable ($4). It is a fine sipper on its own over ice, and it is the partner our bartenders pour alongside non-alcoholic spirits to build a proper craft drink.
About Tonic Water
Tonic water is carbonated water flavored with quinine, which gives it that signature crisp bitterness, usually rounded out with a touch of sweetness. At Sparrow it is a workhorse behind the bar and a satisfying glass in its own right, especially when paired with our zero-proof spirits for the designated driver or the sober-curious. Served cold with a lime wedge, it carries the same craft attention the 21+ lounge gives every drink.
Tasting Notes
Bright and lively up front with a clean, dry, faintly bitter finish from the quinine. That bitterness is exactly what makes it taste like a real drink rather than a soda, and it pairs naturally with citrus.
What to Pair It With
The dry bitterness of tonic loves salty and fried bites. From the Sparrow menu it is great with Fresh Oysters, Truffle Deviled Eggs, and Honey Wings, and it keeps a brunch plate like Chilaquiles feeling crisp out on the four-season patio.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is tonic water at Sparrow?
Tonic water is $4 at Sparrow in Kirkland, served cold over ice with a lime wedge.
Can I get tonic water with a non-alcoholic spirit at Sparrow?
Yes. Sparrow in Kirkland pours tonic water alongside zero-proof spirits to build non-alcoholic cocktails, so non-drinkers get a real craft drink too.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near a glass of soda water and the zero-proof Seedlip Grove. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.