Jacob Schweppe
Jacob Schweppe was a jeweller and scientist who gave the world its first manufactured soft drink - Schweppes Soda Water.
You could say he invented the soft drinks industry as we know it.
Jacob Schweppe was a jeweller and scientist who gave the world its first manufactured soft drink - Schweppes Soda Water.
You could say he invented the soft drinks industry as we know it.
To keep those bubbles in tip top condition, Jacob created the torpedo bottle. Designed to lay on its side and so keep the cork saturated and airtight. This helped to retain the bubbles for longer.
In 1836 King William IV awarded Schweppes a Royal Warrant in recognition of our consistent high standards of excellence through scientific innovation.
Half a century later we became the official supplier to the royal household.
After 10 years of experimenting, Jacob Schweppe invented the first industrial process to capture and bottle bubbles (the process of carbonation).
Schweppes founded the modern industry of soft drinks and Jacob Schweppe as the creator of the bubble.
Schweppes remains the No.1 mixer due to its perfect bubbles to carry the flavour and taste of spirits and the perfect balance of bitterness, sweetness and acidity - Schweppe’s signature sharp taste.
Schweppes opened its first factory on Drury Lane, London, and the Schweppes product range included its classic Schweppes Lemonade, original Schweppes Bitter Lemon, Schweppes Indian Tonic Water and Schweppes Ginger Ale, and a variety of juices.
Held at the Crystal Palace, London, Schweppes was the official drink of the 1851 Great Exhibition and it sold over a million bottles. It was hosted in London in a building specifically constructed for the purpose which became known as the crystal palace.
Visitors from all around the globe passed the entrance gates and Schweppes comissioned a special crystal fountain that supplied its soda water throughout the day. The fountain, situated directly at the entrance, became a fundamental part of the brand’s design, and has been echoed on Schweppes packaging ever since.
Indian Tonic Water and Ginger Ale were launched this year. Quinine, also used as an antidote by English colonists in India to prevent malaria, inspired the unique taste of Indian Tonic. These colonists who settled in India mixed it with lime and gin to give the drink a bitter taste. This was continued when they returned to the UK making the drink known as the staple G&T that we serve today.
In the 1950s Schweppshire advertising campaign, spokesman Commander Edward Whitehead coined “schweppervescence” to describe the bright, effervescent quality of Schweppes.
Bubbles are the engine of a drink. They carry and lift the aroma of the spirit, and so impart the full flavour of your drink.
Schweppes’ longer lasting bubbles* serve up the ultimate taste experience and mean your drink never goes flat.
*Source: Tested by an independent analytical laboratory. Feb 2017
The stream of bubbles pop at the top of your glass to release a citrus spritz that tickles your nose before you drink.
Crisp, dry bubbles that fizz on your tongue and dance around your mouth - mixing together the citrus and quinine flavours to tantalise your taste buds.
Bubbles carry the unique flavour of Schweppes - the perfect balance of bubbles and flavour, delivering the sharp bitter taste of our legendary tonic.
In all aspects, Schweppes Tonic Water has always been crafted to be the classic mixer of choice.
Our bubbles make up three quaters of the perfect G&T, enjoyed in over seven million households across the country.
Source: Kantar World Panel latest 52 weeks 11.09.17
We still honour the original torpedo inspired design today, incorporating a long neck, to aid the champagne-like delivery of that all important fizz.
We continue to come out top in taste tests. The experts say so…
Sources: The Independent 15/06/17, The Telegraph, 15/03/15
Tony Conigliaro is one of the world’s leading mixologists. He perfects drinks and cocktails in his own laboratory called the Drink Factory.
When he wants to add a classic taste and the perfect fizz, he chooses Schweppes.
Our bubbles are at the heart of the current revolution for drink trends and craft spirits.
We’re ahead of the curve when it comes to the perfect serve and the source of inspiration for a new breed of curious and adventurous drinkers.
Making up 23% of Cocktail Consumers, Explorers actively seek new, innovative cocktails to trial in the on-trade.
Explorers also drink more cocktails, more often and they are ready to spend 10% more.
Main Drivers: taste, flavours, type of spirit, quality.
Source: CGA Mixed Drinks Report April 2016
We’re as restless as our bubbles.
We continue to innovate and strive to elevate the driving experience for consumers.
Our latest quest to explore new trends and excite the more adventurous led us to team up with the top liquor architects and flavourists of the day.
The Result: 1783
A distinguished range of naturally flavoured premium mixers curated by mixologists using Schweppes’ superior effervescence and classic Schweppes taste to deliver perfect pairings to the finest spirits.
A natural tonic: well balanced sour/bitter/sweetness, full-on, fresh effervescence.
Low in natural sugar and full of sparkling charm and character, with a seamless blend of bright bitters and soft sweetness. A classically effervescent light tonic water that blends seamlessly with warm rums and traditionally-flavoured gins.
Fresh, natural, light, clean, natural cucumber on the the nose and just enough on the palate, lasting natural flavour, good balance of sweet/bitter/bubbles, instantly recognisable.
Light floral and aniseed aroma, great effervescence - on its own the taste is a challenging trio of citrus/floral/salt that isn’t altogether appealing, when mixed however, it’s really clever...
A hint of ginger to the nose, soft clean and refreshing taste - acidity and sugar content spot on; vibrant colour with a nice shine; carbonation delivers.
