Coke or gin and tonic - what's worse?

[NotAGolf]

So the weather's getting warmer which means my regular drink of water doesn't quite cut it when sitting in the sun in the evening.

What's worse for you? A can of coke zero, or a gin and zero calorie tonic? There's no alcohol, calories or sugar in coke, but there is caffeine and e-numbers and its a slightly bigger serving.

I only have one every other day or so, so I'm not concerned, just curious.

 

[Minusorange]

Neither they're both disgusting, I'm surprised they don't do a still version of coke zero, why stop at sugar ? May as well take all the fun out of the drink

 

[200sols]

Coke Zero is absolutely awful, tastes of chemicals and has no merits at all.

G&T is the clear winner here.

 

[Thekwango]

Alcohol is always good for you!

 

[soundb0y]

G&T better for your mental health.

 

[andy_mk3]

Neither they're both disgusting, I'm surprised they don't do a still version of coke zero, why stop at sugar ? May as well take all the fun out of the drink

I'd have to agree. Zero is pointless in my eyes.

 

[AiiR]

G&T with a wedge of lime and plenty of ice.

Roku and fever tree for me.

 

[Irish_Tom]

Bit of an odd dichotomy isn’t it? They’re very different drinks.

If you want non-alcoholic, there are loads of alternatives to Coke.

If you want E numbers- and caffeine-free, there are loads of alternatives.

There are even E-number, caffeine and alcohol- free drinks that aren’t water.

 

[robfosters]

Pepsi Max is a far better choice than Coke Zero.

Im quite partial to a southern comfort and pepsi max

 

[Stu999]

Gin is rancid so coke.

 

[Deleted User 298457]

Coke Zero is absolutely awful, tastes of chemicals and has no merits at all.

G&T is the clear winner here.

Zero cal tonic no better

 

[Hades]

 

[ODuffer]

Of note, not all 'light tonic' is light, for example Schweppes 0 carbs, Fever tree 7.5g!

 

[Feek]

zero calorie tonic

And that's where you lost me. I've not found one that tastes decent.

 

[Deleted User 298457]

Of note, not all 'light tonic' is light, for example Schweppes 0 carbs, Fever tree 7.5g!

Thank goodness. Aspartame is deadly.

 

[ODuffer]

Fair enough. I drink my Gin with soda water, or just ice.

 

[200sols]

Zero cal tonic no better

I'd go for a fever tree can. 15 calories or something

 

[silversurfer]

One is to relax and the other is not. I already consume too much caffeine so perhaps G&T is healthy in strict moderation. In the sun I prefer any drink borderline ice, like shockingly cold at least to start. On that basis Vodka in your freezer is unbeatable
If my recollection of House episodes is right, too much tonic can be bad also. Neither is perfect then, have a milkshake

 

[Pawnless Endgame]

I like a good G&T e.g. Hendrick's.

If debating soft drinks though (coke), I'd much rather have Pepsi Max than Coke Zero.

 

[Efour]

Have you considered that you have deeper psychological issues if you need to consume alcohol when the sun comes out?
Even if it's 'every other day" for some bizarre reason you seem to think is socially acceptable?
Maybe consider talking to a chaplain or AA they can help you if you have strayed or fallen from the path. Asking for help isn't embarrassing. They are happy to help.
Water is the answer. Water mixed with chunks of frozen water. It will cut it.
The most natural choice for humanity.
Get help, find the lord and buy silicon ice trays.