Sleepy Girl Cherry Drink (Print Version)

Enjoy a calming tart cherry beverage with hints of lemon and honey, perfect for relaxation.

# Components:

→ 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)
06 - Ice cubes
07 - Fresh mint sprig (optional)
08 - 1 lemon wheel (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Fill a glass with ice cubes.
02 - Pour tart cherry juice and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the ice.
03 - Stir in honey or maple syrup, if using, until combined.
04 - Add magnesium supplement if desired and stir until fully dissolved.
05 - Add sparkling water or club soda and stir gently to combine.
06 - Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lemon wheel, then serve immediately.
07 - Consume 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime for optimal calming effect.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes less time than brewing tea and tastes like treating yourself instead of taking medicine.
  • The tart cherry flavor is naturally sweet enough that you barely need any honey.
  • It actually helps you relax without feeling heavy or overly sweet before bed.
02 -
  • Use unsweetened tart cherry juice or the drink becomes cloyingly sweet and loses its calming edge.
  • Stir the magnesium supplement thoroughly because some powders clump at the bottom if you rush it.
  • Dont add the sparkling water too early or it goes flat before you finish making it.
03 -
  • Freeze some tart cherry juice into ice cubes so your drink doesnt get watered down as it sits.
  • If you cant find liquid magnesium, dissolve the powder in a tablespoon of warm water first before adding it to the cold drink.
  • Add a tiny pinch of sea salt to bring out the cherry flavor if it tastes flat.
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