Sleepy Girl Cherry Drink (Printable)

A calming blend of tart cherry and lemon, lightly sparkling with hints of honey and mint.

# What you 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
06 - Ice cubes
07 - Fresh mint sprig for garnish, optional
08 - 1 lemon wheel for garnish, optional

# Directions:

01 - Fill a 10–12 ounce glass with ice cubes.
02 - Pour the tart cherry juice and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the ice.
03 - Add honey or maple syrup if desired, then stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Add the magnesium supplement if using, stirring until fully dissolved.
05 - Pour in the sparkling water or club soda and gently stir.
06 - Add a fresh mint sprig and a lemon wheel for garnish.
07 - Consume 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime to promote relaxation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time to make than scrolling through your phone, and actually helps you unwind.
  • The tartness feels grown up and refreshing without any alcohol or sugar crash.
  • You can adjust sweetness and fizz to match your mood every single night.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ice, room temperature cherry juice tastes medicinal and sad.
  • Stir gently after adding sparkling water or you'll end up with flat, boring juice.
  • If your magnesium supplement is flavored, it might clash with the tartness, stick to unflavored.
03 -
  • Freeze tart cherry juice in ice cube trays so your drink doesn't get watered down as the ice melts.
  • If you're sensitive to sweetness at night, skip the honey entirely and let the lemon and cherry balance each other.
  • Keep a sprig of mint in a glass of water on your counter, it stays fresh for days and you'll always have garnish ready.
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