Actually, that makes sense.
The Brits do like their Gin.
Tonic water is seltzer, sometimes with a taste of citrus, with Quinine
Quinine is an extract which combats the mosquito borne disease effects of malaria.
With enough Gin, the mosquito bites don't matter ;
If they bother you, obviously your not drinking enough Gin !!
Maybe I could spritz tonic water on myself. ;-)
LOL. Hubby drinks gin and tonic, I drink gin and a breathe
of dry vermouth.