Sleepy Girl Cherry Drink (Print Version)

A calming cherry and lemon drink with honey and sparkling water for a relaxing evening experience.

# 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 Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually helps you relax instead of just tasting like it's trying to.
  • Takes five minutes and uses ingredients you probably already have or can grab easily.
  • Tastes genuinely good, not like medicine pretending to be a drink.
02 -
  • Not all tart cherry juice is created equal—look for unsweetened versions, because the sweetened ones can make this feel cloying right before sleep.
  • Fresh lemon juice makes a real difference; bottled lemon juice tastes stale and bitter by comparison.
03 -
  • If your magnesium supplement comes in powder form, dissolve it in a tiny bit of hot water first, then add it to the cold drink so you avoid grittiness.
  • Make a big batch of cherry juice and lemon juice in a pitcher at the start of your week so the five-minute part is really just assembly and sparkle.
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