Is "to" or "for" the correct term?

[Henrik Lisby]

Dear all

I'm in doubt about which would be the correct use (or the most correct) in the following sentence:

"Have a cup of this energy-drink - it is a boost to you before going hiking"

or

"Have a cup of this energy-drink - it is a boost for you before going hiking"

Alternative:

"This energy-tea is a real boost to you"

or

"This energy-tea is a real boost for you"

Thank you in advance.

Sincerely
Henrik

 

[The Maltese Falcon]

Out of the two options "for you" would make the most sense, however simply saying "Have a cup of this energy-drink - it is a boost before going hiking" or "This energy-tea is a real boost." is sufficient.

I hope this helps!
TMF

 

[Rover_KE]

Welcome to the forum, Henrik.

Please remember that to be correct, a sentence must end with the appropriate punctuation mark.

 

[Henrik Lisby]

Welcome to the forum, Henrik.

Please remember that to be correct, a sentence must end with the appropriate punctuation mark.

Dear Rover. Thank you for your kind reminding Not relevant for the question at hand, though, but thank you.

 

[Henrik Lisby]

Dear TMF - Thank you for your reply. It was a great help.

H

 

[emsr2d2]

I don't find either particularly natural. I would expect "Have a glass of this energy drink. It'll give you a boost before you go hiking". Note that "energy drink" needs no hyphen and that most energy drinks come in a bottle and are drunk cold, so having them in a glass is much more likely than a cup.