Polar Tonic, Diet

Polar Tonic, Diet (33.80 fl oz) is a zero-calorie, zero-sugar tonic water positioned as a mixer-first beverage with a heritage brand story — Polar has been family made since 1882. You’ll typically find it in the refrigerated or soft drink aisle near mixers (tonic waters, club soda, ginger beer) and cocktail ingredients (bitters, pre-mixed margaritas) or on endcaps near diet sodas. It fits shopping occasions where people are buying adult beverages or low-calorie pantry swaps: cocktail nights, casual dinner parties, and grocery trips for entertaining. Brand positioning leans on New England heritage and quirky, family-run charm while targeting calorie-conscious adults and cocktail enthusiasts; marketing emphasizes craft and entertaining rather than child-focused fun. Label characteristics include prominent “0 calories” and “zero-sugar” claims and a “natural flavors” callout — no organic certification, no explicit health claims beyond calorie/sugar content. It is not marketed to children. In plain language: this is a processed diet mixer made from carbonated water with acidulants, flavorings and the artificial sweetener aspartame. Sensory details: brisk carbonation, a light bitter quinine backbone, sharp citric tang and a clean, dry finish that lifts spirits when mixed with gin or used in low-calorie mocktails. Texture is effervescent and sprightly; packaging is a tall, recyclable plastic bottle (label asks to recycle bottle & cap), often chilled and poured over ice into a highball glass with a lime wedge. Ritual use is cocktail making or sipping as a low-calorie refresher, often at home entertaining or small gatherings.