uses for tonic water?

[bloodylipstick]

i don't know how, but i ended up with several small bottles of tonic water. i feel bad throwing it out. what can is be used for other than in mixed drinks? i don't like the taste of it!

[savvy_sniper]

My husband would tell you to get out the gin!

Mary

[monkeywrangler71]

I think you can use it to clean red wine stains like club soda, or you should drink it if you're worried about malaria

Personally I would be cracking out the gin.

Okay, here's a link that might be slightly more useful:
http://www.savvyhousekeeping.com/?p=189

[mombottoo]

I know it's great for keeping stains from setting on clothing...dab a little on the spot and wash and no stain...

[PrairieRose]

It helps with restless legs syndrome, during the middle of the night. If you have a case of them, have a shot.........

[Michelle]

Maybe you'd like it mixed with something? Here's a link to 65 drink recipes using tonic water:

http://www.barnonedrinks.com/drinks/...water-920.html

[monkeywrangler71]

It helps with restless legs syndrome, during the middle of the night. If you have a case of them, have a shot.........

Really?! I've never heard that. Sometimes a shot of caffeine works for me if it's really bad, but then kind of defeats the purpose since it wires me up too much to sleep Is it the quinine that helps? Must be.

Thanks for the tip, I'll try it next time.

[mussnot]

It has medicinal properties.... The quinine in tonic water stops muscle cramps!

And if you still don't want to drink it.... offer it to the in-laws during their next visit...

[frugalfranny]

Yes, it should help with the cramps and faster than the quinine pills. I have used both.....dislike taking them but use the water b/4 the pills.

The lady I visit swears that it keeps her "going" if you know what I mean. Just not sure how much she has to drink to accomplish this. (not sure I want to know either!)

[old_lady_in_the_shoe]

1. Fresh flower preservative–Mix one part tonic water with two parts water to preserve flowers. (Although I have a better way to keep flowers fresh here.)

2. Glow-in-the-dark–Tonic water glows in the dark when beside a black light. I can think of some spiffy party decorations you could make with this—put the tonic water in different vessels, maybe suspend something in it and make a kind of glowing lava lamp …


3. Cleaner–It can be used to clean glass or counters. Just spray and wipe down.

4. Stain Remover—Like club soda, tonic water should get out stains. Just dab on the stain and rub to remove.

5. Stop Muscle Spasms–Some lady on a forum said that when you have a leg or another kind of muscle cramp, drinking tonic water it will stop the spasm. Hmmm…

6. Rust Remover—Apparently tonic water can be used for loosening rusty nuts and bolts. Pour it on top and allow to soak.

7. Water Plants—For me, this may be the ultimate use because my tonic water is flat. Once it is flat, tonic water works as regular water on the plants, plus the added minerals and sugar is good for them. I’m not sure how the quinine will affect them, but it probably won’t hurt if I don’t overdo it. Who knows, maybe it will be good for them.

I found this all here:
http://www.savvyhousekeeping.com/?p=189

who would have known???

[CrazyCat]

Great ideas~!

Other than drinks, the only one I knew about was the stain remover.