Sleepy Girl Cherry Drink (Printer-friendly)

A calming tart cherry drink with lemon and sparkling water, ideal for relaxation before bedtime.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 3/4 cup tart cherry juice, unsweetened
02 - 1/2 cup sparkling water or club soda
03 - 1 tablespoon pure magnesium supplement, liquid or powder, unflavored (optional)

→ Flavor & Garnish

04 - 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
06 - Ice cubes
07 - Fresh mint sprig (optional)
08 - 1 lemon wheel (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Fill a 10–12 oz glass with ice cubes.
02 - Pour tart cherry juice and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the ice.
03 - Add honey or maple syrup if desired, stirring well to blend.
04 - Incorporate the magnesium supplement if using, stirring until fully dissolved.
05 - Pour sparkling water or club soda gently on top and stir lightly.
06 - Decorate with a fresh mint sprig and lemon wheel if desired.
07 - Consume 30–60 minutes before bedtime for optimal relaxation benefits.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like self-care in a glass, with that perfect balance of tart and subtle sweetness that doesn't feel like a chore to drink.
  • Five minutes from craving to sipping means you can make this on nights when you're already tired and just want something comforting.
  • The natural magnesium and cherry compounds work quietly in the background, helping your body actually wind down instead of just pretending to relax.
02 -
  • If you use honey, stir it into the cherry juice before adding sparkling water, or you'll end up with pockets of sweetness at the bottom that feel uneven and disappointing.
  • The magnesium tastes like nothing if it's truly unflavored, but flavored versions can overpower the whole thing, so read the label carefully before buying.
03 -
  • Cold sparkling water matters more than you'd think, so keep a bottle in the fridge specifically for bedtime drinks instead of grabbing whatever's available.
  • If you're muddling mint leaves for extra flavor, do it gently and in the empty glass before adding anything else, releasing the oils without bruising the leaves into bitterness.
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