Sleepy Girl Cherry Drink (Printer View)

A calming tart cherry beverage combining lemon, honey, and sparkling water for a relaxing evening.

# 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 (optional)
08 - 1 lemon wheel (optional)

# Method:

01 - Fill a glass with ice cubes.
02 - Pour the tart cherry juice and lemon juice over the ice.
03 - Add honey or maple syrup if desired, then stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - If using, add the magnesium supplement and stir until fully dissolved.
05 - Top with sparkling water or club soda and stir gently.
06 - Decorate with a fresh mint sprig and a lemon wheel if desired.
07 - Consume 30–60 minutes before bedtime for optimal effect.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less than five minutes to make, so you can prep it even when youre already yawning.
  • The tart cherry juice brings natural melatonin support without any groggy aftertaste.
  • The fizz makes it feel like a treat, not a chore, turning bedtime into something you actually look forward to.
02 -
  • Dont skip the ice, warm cherry juice just doesnt have the same refreshing effect that signals your body its time to unwind.
  • If you add the sparkling water too early and stir too much, youll lose the fizz that makes this feel like a treat instead of medicine.
03 -
  • Freeze a few tart cherries and use them as ice cubes so your drink stays strong and doesnt get watered down.
  • If you cant find liquid magnesium, dissolve powder in a tablespoon of warm water first, then add it to your glass for smoother blending.
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