Schweppes Dry Tonic Water

Schweppes Dry Tonic Water is a premium carbonated mixer known for its high quinine content and crisp, bitter profile. The brand was founded in 1783 in Geneva by Jacob Schweppe, a German-born watchmaker who developed the first industrial process for carbonating water. While the brand has deep Swiss and British historical roots, its modern-day ownership is divided globally.

In Germany and much of Western Europe, the brand is owned by Schweppes International Limited, a subsidiary of the Japanese beverage giant Suntory Group. Production for the German market is typically handled by local partners like Schweppes Deutschland GmbH (Krombacher Group) at facilities such as those in Kreuztal. Globally, ownership is fragmented: The Coca-Cola Company owns the rights in over 150 countries (including the UK), Keurig Dr Pepper owns it in North America, and Asahi Beverages owns it in Australia.