Sleepy Girl Tart Cherry Drink (Printable)

A tart cherry and magnesium blend for a calming, subtly fizzy bedtime drink.

# Ingredient List:

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01 - 4 fl oz 100% tart cherry juice, unsweetened
02 - 1/4 cup sparkling water, unflavored
03 - 1 tablespoon magnesium powder supplement, unflavored or berry flavor (optional)
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
05 - Ice cubes

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06 - Lemon wheel or fresh mint sprig (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Fill a glass with ice cubes.
02 - Pour the tart cherry juice and lemon juice into the glass if using.
03 - Add the magnesium powder and stir or whisk thoroughly until fully dissolved.
04 - Top with sparkling water and stir gently to blend all ingredients.
05 - Add a lemon wheel or a fresh mint sprig if desired.
06 - Consume 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime for optimal calming effects.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's genuinely calming without the crash or weird aftertaste that other sleep aids leave behind.
  • Takes three minutes to make, which means you can prepare it on even the most exhausted nights.
  • Tastes like you're treating yourself, not like you're forcing down a supplement.
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  • Not all magnesium powders are created equal—I learned this the hard way when I bought the cheapest option and ended up with a gritty drink that never fully dissolved, no matter how much I stirred.
  • The timing matters more than you'd think; drinking this right before bed doesn't work as well as sipping it 30 to 60 minutes before, which gives the magnesium time to settle into your system.
03 -
  • Invest in a high-quality, cold-water-soluble magnesium glycinate or citrate—it makes the difference between a silky drink and one that feels grainy on your tongue.
  • Keep your cherry juice in the coldest part of your fridge so it's already chilled; cold ingredients mean less ice needed and a more concentrated flavor.
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