Dappled Tonic Water
Find Your Perfect Pairing
Three botanical blends. Ninety-seven spirits. One unforgettable pour. Discover which Dappled tonic belongs in your glass.
Three Blends, Endless Possibilities
Each Dappled tonic starts with real botanicals and finishes with character.
You've Been Invited to a Party
Eight moments. One unforgettable evening. Your tonic is waiting at the end.
Open the InvitationThe Three Blends
Crafted in Portland with real botanicals. No artificial flavors, ever.
Aromatic Tonic
Cardamom · Vanilla · Lemongrass
The Character
Warm and enveloping with a spiced backbone. The cardamom opens the sip, vanilla rounds the middle, and lemongrass keeps the finish clean. The most versatile of the three — equally at home with a bold gin, a smoky whiskey, or a splash of pear nectar.
Citrus Tonic
Yuzu · Lemon · Lime
The Character
Bright and direct, with yuzu adding an unexpected floral complexity underneath the classic citrus punch. Cuts through rich spirits beautifully and lifts lighter ones into something refreshing without being sweet. The one you reach for on a hot afternoon.
Floral Tonic
Rose · Chamomile · Lavender
The Character
Delicate but not shy. Rose leads with fragrance, chamomile adds body and softness, and lavender brings an herbal finish that keeps it grounded. Transforms a simple pour into something you want to linger over. Beautiful with floral gins and surprisingly wonderful with non-alcoholic spirits.
Spirit Library
Every pairing we've tested and loved — from craft Oregon gins to non-alcoholic alternatives.
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Friday night. A house you've never been to. Music through the door.
You walk in. Where do you land?
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You push through to the kitchen. It smells incredible and someone's mid-story.
Someone's telling the best story you've ever heard. What kind?
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The travel story lands. The whole kitchen is crying laughing.
Someone says "we should all go somewhere." You suggest...
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They lower their voice. The kitchen leans in. This story has weight.
They're talking about the moment they knew. But something's off. They...
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The story ends. The kitchen goes quiet. Someone wipes their eye.
Then you notice: the storyteller is looking at someone in this room. They...
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They're drawing diagrams on a napkin now. Everyone's crowding in.
You're fascinated. But then they say something that shouldn't be possible. You...
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The story settles. New drinks are poured. The kitchen hums with something electric.
The kitchen party is peaking. Someone puts on a song. It's...
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You find the host in the hallway. They look like they're about to lose it.
The host looks stressed. Three things need doing. You handle...
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You're behind the bar now. Bottles everywhere. Someone slides you a challenge.
Someone asks for something you've never made. Then another person says "I bet I can make it better." You...
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You bring them into a conversation. They light up instantly. An hour vanishes.
Later they find you. They're a completely different person now. They say...
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You take the phone. The room watches. This playlist needs surgery.
You put on the perfect song. The room transforms. Then...
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Ice acquired. Car moved. Crisis handled. Then there's a knock at the door.
It's the neighbor. They do not look happy. You...
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You handled it. The host mouths "thank you" from across the room.
The party's running perfectly now. You finally pour yourself a drink. You make...
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The patio is quieter. City lights. Someone's already out here.
Someone sits down next to you. The conversation starts when they say...
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They describe the moment you met. Every detail. You have no memory of it.
The moment they describe... you...
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Their voice drops. The party sounds far away now. Just you two and the sky.
You ask why they almost stayed home. They hesitate, then...
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Bold opener. The city hums below. You think for exactly one second.
You open your mouth. What comes out surprises even you.
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Your heart skips. They're already standing. The party fades behind you.
You laugh. "Where?" They're already pulling out their keys.
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Something shifted between you. The patio feels smaller now. Warmer.
The night air shifts. They turn to you and say one thing that sticks. It's...
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You try to catch someone's eye near the door. They smile, turn back to their friend. Classic. You drift to the bookshelf and pretend you meant to be here the whole time.
You grab the first spine that speaks to you.
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You flip to a random page. A folded paper slips out — handwritten, creased soft. It's a recipe. Three botanicals, a precise ratio. The last ingredient is scratched out and replaced with "???"
You look up. The host is watching you from across the room.
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A polaroid falls into your hand. It's this room. This exact room. Same couch, same lamp, same bookshelf. The date on the back says 2019. You weren't here in 2019. But someone who looks exactly like you was.
You flip the photo over. There's a phone number.
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Something's tucked into the back cover. A hand-drawn floor plan of this house. Every room labeled. There's an X on a room upstairs you haven't been in. The stairs are ten feet away.
Nobody's watching. The stairs are right there.
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"If you're reading this, she already knows." The handwriting gets worse toward the end. Your throat tightens. The party suddenly feels very loud.
You look up from the note. Everyone is laughing, drinking, normal. But.
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The kitchen smells different now. Cardamom and something you can't name. The host catches your eye and mouths: "Don't tell anyone."
You take a sip of whatever she just poured you. It's extraordinary. You say—
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The photo is still in your hand. Same room. Same party. Different year. Someone who isn't you but could be. The party keeps going like nothing happened.
Last call is coming. What do you do with the photo?
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The room upstairs was real. Whatever you found there — a drink, a view, a feeling — you're carrying it back down to the party now.
You come back downstairs. Someone notices you've been gone. "Where were you?"
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The note is back in the book. Or you followed its thread. Either way, you know something about this party that nobody else seems to. The host is pouring drinks like nothing's wrong. Maybe nothing is.
Someone asks if you're okay. You look a little— something.
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The party's winding down. Someone catches your arm near the hallway.
They say something that stays with you. What is it?
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You step outside. The cold hits your face. The night smells alive.
Walking home. One scent takes you back to the best moment. Which one?
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Your phone buzzes. Your best friend: "How was it?" You start typing.
You text your best friend about the night. You lead with...
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Walking home. The city hums. You can still taste your last drink.
One last thing. If tonight were a drink, it would be...
Your Tonic
Aromatic
Cardamom · Vanilla · Lemongrass
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