Magnesium drinks: the new way to wind down
Magnesium drinks are the new evening ritual. Here is what they are, when people reach for one, and how Peak Calm fits into your day.
Six o'clock, laptop shut, and the old script says it is time for a glass of wine. These days, more and more people are reaching into the fridge for something else: a cold, sparkling can with magnesium in it.
Magnesium drinks are one of the newest ideas in drinks. They are soft drinks with magnesium added, made for the part of the day when you want to switch off and feel like yourself again. Peak Calm is our take on it, in juicy peach, and people tell us it feels like the exhale at the end of the day.
The quick version
- Magnesium drinks are a new kind of soft drink, made for winding down.
- They are part of a bigger move away from coffee to get going and wine to switch off.
- Magnesium is a mineral your body uses every day, and you also get it from greens, nuts and seeds.
- Peak Calm has 70mg of magnesium in every can, with L-theanine and a juicy peach flavour.
- It is caffeine free and alcohol free, so it works on any night of the week.
Why is everyone talking about magnesium drinks?
For a long time the evening drink came in two options: alcohol, or something that tasted like a compromise. Then a generation started drinking less, alcohol-free went mainstream, and people began looking for drinks built around how they want to feel.
Magnesium slots straight into that. It is already a familiar name from the wellness shelf, and now it is turning up in cans you would happily take to a party. The whole mood drink category is growing fast, and BeverageDaily reported that sales of mood drinks grew by 42% in 2026.
What does magnesium do?
Magnesium is one of the minerals your body uses every day, and it contributes to normal psychological function and the normal functioning of the nervous system. You will find it in leafy greens, nuts, seeds, beans and wholegrains.
A magnesium drink is a tasty way to make it part of your evening. Think of it as the drink that marks the moment the day ends and your time begins.
When is the best time for a magnesium drink?
Whenever you want to slow things down. Here is when our community reaches for one:
- The after-work switch. Crack one open as the laptop closes and let it mark the end of the day.
- After training. Run club, a gym session or a long walk, followed by something cold and fizzy.
- With dinner. Juicy peach goes surprisingly well with food, from a Friday curry to Sunday roast.
- On a night out. Between rounds at the bar or all night long, with a can that still feels like part of the party.
- The Sunday reset. Bath running, Monday sorted, phone on the side.
What should you look for in a magnesium drink?
Start with taste, because a drink only becomes a ritual if you genuinely love it. After that, check how much magnesium is in the can, since it should be printed clearly, and keep an eye on the sugar.
It is also worth looking at what comes with the magnesium. Calm pairs it with L-theanine, the amino acid found in tea leaves, plus L-tryptophan, glycine and B vitamins. You can read more in our L-theanine guide.
Meet Peak Calm
Calm is our relaxed mood: relaxed, not tired. It is a lightly sparkling juicy peach drink with 70mg of magnesium, 50mg of L-theanine, 125mg of L-tryptophan, 250mg of glycine and vitamins B3, B6, B7 and B12. It is caffeine free, vegan and low in sugar, with 33 calories a can.
Our founder Louie made it after noticing how many of us live in a loop of coffee to get going and alcohol to switch off. Calm is made for the switch off half. We have poured it in a Calm room at Ministry of Sound, and it is just as at home on the sofa. For more evening ideas, try our guide to alcohol-free drinks to unwind.
Try Peak Calm, the magnesium mood drink in juicy peach.
Common questions
What is a magnesium drink?
It is a soft drink with magnesium added, usually made for winding down in the evening. Peak Calm is a lightly sparkling peach version with L-theanine too.
How much magnesium is in Peak Calm?
Each 250ml can has 70mg of magnesium, which is about a fifth of the daily reference amount used on UK food labels.
Can I have a magnesium drink every day?
Yes, one can a day sits comfortably within everyday amounts for adults. If you also take a magnesium supplement, count both together.
Does Peak Calm contain caffeine or alcohol?
Neither. Calm is caffeine free and alcohol free, so you can have it whenever you like.
What does Peak Calm taste like?
Juicy peach with a light sparkle, sweetened with agave and stevia. It is 33 calories a can.
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