Tonic Water Ice Pops
Tonic Water Ice Pops are refreshing frozen treats made primarily from tonic water, often with added citrus or fruit flavors. Originating as a simple homemade dessert, they are popular in various regions, especially during warm weather, for their unique bitter-sweet taste.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These ice pops are typically high in carbohydrates, mostly from added sugars and the natural quinine in tonic water. They provide minimal protein and fat, with key nutrients being small amounts of minerals like potassium and sodium, and a typical serving contains around 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 25 mg |
| Potassium | 20 mg |
| Quinine | Trace |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
Per 1 ice pop (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, tonic water ice pops are a creative twist on a classic beverage, often enjoyed as a nostalgic or novelty treat. Nutritionally, the inclusion of quinine from tonic water adds a distinctive bitter note, which is unusual in frozen desserts.
