tônicos
1. Beverages, typically carbonated and flavored with quinine, often used as mixers in alcoholic drinks
I ordered gin and tonics for the party.
Pedi gim com tônicos para a festa.
2. Medicinal substances or tonics intended to give a feeling of vigor or well-being
She took herbal tonics to boost her immune system.
Ela tomou tônicos à base de ervas para reforçar seu sistema imunológico.
3. In music, the dominant note or chord that serves as the harmonic center of a key
The tonics in this composition establish a clear tonal center.
Os tônicos nesta composição estabelecem um centro tonal claro.
4. Substances or treatments that invigorate or strengthen the body or mind
Physical exercise and good sleep are natural tonics for health.
Exercício físico e bom sono são tônicos naturais para a saúde.
In Brazilian culture, tonic water is commonly consumed as a mixer with spirits, particularly gin, especially in upscale bars and social gatherings in major cities. Herbal tonics and natural remedies have deep roots in Brazilian folk medicine and continue to be popular as wellness supplements. In American culture, tonic water is primarily associated with gin and tonics, a classic cocktail with British colonial origins.
NYC Slang
mixers (when referring to tonic water in cocktails)
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