What nice drinks are there?

[pollyjj]

Am going on the waggon today I think the wine is upsetting my sleep I seem to get a sugar rush about 2 a.m. and then awake for hours.

I am looking for a nice, tasty non sugary drink for me in the evenings any suggestions.

polly xx

[Mad_Hatter]

lucozade

[Hidden]

Basinga - "Batchelors Chicken Cup-a-Soup".

[RichardAT]

I was advised to try and avoid caffeine based drinks in the evening due to sleep disturbance so I have herbal tea. There are a lot of different flavours, just look in Holland and Barrat health shop and see what takes your fancy. Take care, Richard.

[linb]

fruit teas or fruit juice for me, pineapple and coconut juice is my current favourite

[HuwieHex]

Gin and diet tonic.

[traindriver in reply to HuwieHex]

Diet tonic will make my Vodka a healthy choice

[kenneth74]

Hi Polly. You could always try a ginger and lemon drink. My dad swears by it (he has 3 lung conditions) as it also helps to thin mucus. You can make it yourself or buy it in. I've been 'ginger' shopping for my dad and found some good ones from Asda, Sainsubrys, Morrisons and also Holland and Barrett (this ginger drink is pretty powerful!). My quest to help dad takes me far and wide and I have also made him stem ginger in ginger syrup. The next thing is ginger chocolate making which I will try when I get my kit sorted. Poor dad is gingered to budgery but it still hasn't put him off.

Kind Regards,

Jane.

[fishtail in reply to kenneth74]

hi kenneth 74,can i trouble you for the recipes pleeeeeeeeeese,have got some fresh ginger and lemons.

[meike in reply to kenneth74]

Hi Kenneth 74. I agree lemon and ginger are good I have a least two lovely hot glasses of this a day, I get my lemon and ginger cordial from sainsburys it's called belvoir About £3 .00 a bottle it's quite powerful stuff so you don't need a lot i always put a tablespoon of honey In its a lovely drink at anytime and good for your digestion as well regards meike

[hufferpuffer in reply to meike]

That sounds lovely I'm going to look out for it thanks!

[downfield in reply to kenneth74]

Hi Kenneth , I make a ginger cordial but it does contain sugar

Ginger cordial.

2 inches of peeled ginger

1 lemon

4 oz brown sugar

3/4 pint water

I peel the ginger and thinly slice it then put water/brown sugar/lemon peel in a saucepan bring to the boil and simmer for 30 mins. Next add juice of a lemon and strain.

This will keep in a bottle in the fridge for a week and is good for colds and nausea.

Dilute to taste.

The best bought one I have found is Rocks Organic it is a bit pricey though,

[amagran]

ok, this is a nice one, horlics powder, cold milk, drop of lime juice and a scoop of ice cream, blend with hand mixer or a blender till its frothy, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm burgers, have to make one now

[tyran57]

i`ve been looking for a nice non alcoholic drink and last week found a bottle of non-alcoholic mojito i bought a lime and some mint to go with it. I have to say it was lovely it was £2 so i will definately be buying some more they did have other non alco cocktails aswell but i didnt look at them will pay more attention next time !!!

[copdber]

I've been drinking boiled water with slices of lemon in it I also add one of the little sweetners to it.

[Hidden]

Hi dunno I only drink alcohol!!

[blackbird]

I find drinking slices of fresh lemon in boiled water with honey comforting on dark winter nights.

[caroleoctober]

I like Bottle Green ginger and lemongrass cordial but I dilute mine with lemonade as I like it slightly fizzy(I suppose sodawater would do as good a job) they also do elderflower which has a delicate taste, it is a local firm to me but they sell in Sainsburys, Tescos and Waitrose. Funny how we all like ginger and it is good for us, my husband hates it.

[pollyjj in reply to caroleoctober]

Thank you this one look good will certianly have a go.

polly xx

[Jo_BLFHelpline British Lung Foundation]

Hi

Pukka do a herbal tea called Nightime. It has Valerian root, liquorice, lime flower, camomile and oat flower.

It really does help with sleeping - i personally love the taste!

Jo

[hufferpuffer in reply to Jo_BLFHelpline]

mmm I'm going to look out for this one as well sounds delish! thanks Jo!

[Covenham in reply to Jo_BLFHelpline]

This is an excellent herbal tea. I've been drinking a mug of it before bed for about the last year. As Jo says it tastes good too

[stan5]

I have always found that 3 or 4 pints of Guinness are fantastic.

[SecondLife]

I have been buying non alcoholic wine and beer for some time now, will find the website for you and post it back on here.

[SecondLife]

here you go - alcoholfree.co.uk/

[pollyjj in reply to SecondLife]

Thanks I will certainly look into this one.

polly

[SecondLife in reply to pollyjj]

not sure whereabouts you live but it could work out cheaper to get a group together, although I think their delivery charges are reasonable.

[Covenham in reply to SecondLife]

Thanks for this SecondLife - excellent website.

I've been wanting to find something other than the usual 'full fat' wines!

[hufferpuffer]

I sleep like a top after a brandy coffee, love it!

[hufferpuffer]

Oooops forgot to add I think a hot milky horlicks a good one, hope you are sleeping ok now,ther's nothing worse than counting sheep! , Carol x

[ciss]

Hot chocolate light 41 cals from Aldi - tasty!