Indian Tonic Water

[Barsel]

Can Indian Tonic water be drunk on its own? Someone told me its good to drink if you get night cramps in your feet and legs, (which I do ) but I always thought it was a mixer and as I don't drink alcohol, I wondered if it can be mixed with something like Vimto or if it can be drunk on its own?

[aelmpvw]

that's what i drink when i'm driving

[dannyk13]

Yes, it has quinine in it so it is good for cramps.

[ubasses]

Yes, can be drunk on its own and mixed with fruit cordials/squashes,

[Barsel]

Thanks for your answers, just off to Tesco so will put some in my trolley. :-) x

[-SharonA-]

I love it on it's own and especially with vodka! :-}

[aelmpvw]

gin for me Sharon :-)

[Bazile]

Drink on its own ( as myself and her indoors do ) or mix with other drinks , depending on your taste

I think someone on here mentioned that they mix it with something else

However we find that the Asda brand is quite alright drinking on its own

[Barsel]

Just looked on Tesco website to see how much it is and noticed the non-low calorie one has 9g sugar per glass! So it's the low-calorie option for me, 2 for 80p.

[MargoTester]

Try fever tree tonic it has different flavours and is very good

[hc4361]

I drink at least two litres of Indian tonic water throughout the day and night and it does not stop leg cramps - there is nowhere near enough quinine in it for it to be effective.
Quinine in high doses is proven to help against malaria but has never been proven to relieve night cramps. Still, it is cheap and nice enough to give it a go

[Mamyalynne]

Tesco do flavours too Barsel if you want the 2 for 80p - Lemon,Lime or this one.

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/285019721

[Barsel]

Mamya, I noticed that so I might try the different ones to see which I prefer. x

[Prudie]

I have always drunk tonic on its own as I really like the taste however the amount of quinine that used to be in it has been so dramatically reduced that it will have no effect on cramps.

[naomi24]

One a day 250mg Magnesium tablets have cured a lifetime of night craps in my feet and legs.

[Mamyalynne]

Foot soak? ;-)

[pastafreak]

Magnesium and Himalayan pink salt sort out cramps for me.

[rockyracoon]

Wow, I suffer badly with cramps. I'll have to try the magnesium. I keep looking at the Himalayan Pink Salt, but have never bought it, I'll put it in the trolley next time I'm in Tesco.

I'm another one that drinks tonic on it's own, especially if I'm the designated driver as it doesn't make me think that I'm drinking a soft drink.

[ummmm]

I also like tonic water with ice and a slice.

[Rosie29]

I like half tonic and half apple / orange/ or pineapple juice. A really nice drink to dilute the juice which on its own is sometimes too sweet.

[woofgang]

I find that calmagzinc, either liquid or tablets has helped a lot with my cramp problem