Sleepy Girl Cherry Drink (Printable)

A calming cherry and lemon drink with optional honey and mint for a refreshing treat.

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Fill a 10–12 oz glass with ice cubes.
02 - Pour tart cherry juice and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the ice.
03 - Add honey or maple syrup if desired, stirring well to combine.
04 - If using, add the magnesium supplement and stir until fully dissolved.
05 - Gently pour sparkling water or club soda on top and stir lightly.
06 - Garnish with fresh mint sprig and lemon wheel if desired.
07 - Consume 30–60 minutes before bedtime to maximize calming effects.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes to make, so there's zero friction between wanting to wind down and actually doing it.
  • Tart cherry juice is naturally sweet but genuinely calming, not some placebo you're convincing yourself works.
  • You can customize it based on what's in your kitchen, so it never feels like a rigid formula.
02 -
  • Unsweetened tart cherry juice is essential, not the kind that's already loaded with sugar and other juices that dilute the benefit.
  • Fresh lemon juice makes an enormous difference compared to bottled, so squeeze it right before mixing if you can.
  • The magnesium won't dissolve properly if you just dump it in cold liquid, so warm water is your shortcut to a smooth drink.
03 -
  • Buy your tart cherry juice in bulk if you're committing to this nightly, and store it in a cool part of your fridge so it stays fresh and potent.
  • If the magnesium supplement is hard to find, the drink works beautifully without it, though adding it genuinely deepens the relaxation effect.
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