Sleepy Girl Cherry Drink (Print Version)

A tart cherry drink blended with lemon, honey, and magnesium for a calming nighttime sip.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (for garnish, optional)
08 - 1 lemon wheel (for garnish, optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Fill a 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, then stir well to combine.
04 - Add magnesium supplement if using, stirring until fully dissolved.
05 - Pour sparkling water or club soda on top and gently stir.
06 - Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lemon wheel as desired.
07 - Enjoy 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime for optimal relaxation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually tastes delicious, not like a chore you're forcing down for health reasons.
  • Five minutes from thought to glass means you won't skip it on nights when bedtime is creeping up.
  • The ritual of making it feels calming in itself, especially when paired with dimmed lights and quiet.
02 -
  • The magnesium only works if you actually give it time to absorb, so drink this at least thirty minutes before you want to sleep, not five minutes before collapsing into bed.
  • Unsweetened tart cherry juice is crucial, because regular cherry juice tastes like candy and will keep you wired, while unsweetened has this mineral quality that somehow feels more settling.
03 -
  • Buy the biggest bottle of unsweetened tart cherry juice you can find because once you start making this regularly, you'll go through it faster than you expect.
  • If the magnesium tastes metallic or odd, your particular brand might not be unflavored enough, so switch brands before you give up on the supplement entirely.
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