Sleepy Girl Tart Cherry (Printable version)

Tart cherry and magnesium blend with sparkling water for a calming nighttime drink.

# What you need:

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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 Make It:

01 - Fill a glass with ice cubes.
02 - Pour in the tart cherry juice and lemon juice, if using.
03 - Add the magnesium powder and stir or whisk until fully dissolved.
04 - Add sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
05 - Garnish with a lemon wheel or mint sprig if desired.
06 - Sip 30 to 60 minutes prior to sleep for optimal relaxation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually tastes good, unlike those chalky supplement drinks that feel like punishment for self-care.
  • Three minutes from craving it to sipping it means no complicated bedtime prep standing between you and rest.
  • The tartness keeps it interesting instead of tasting like plain medicine.
02 -
  • Magnesium oxide—the cheap kind—barely dissolves and won't help you sleep anyway, so don't waste your money trying to save a dollar.
  • The taste matters because you'll only actually drink this if it doesn't taste like a punishment, so taste as you go and adjust lemon juice to your preference.
03 -
  • Pre-chill your glass by letting it sit with ice for a minute before pouring—a cold vessel keeps everything tasting crisp and intentional.
  • If your magnesium powder tastes chalky or bitter, it's low quality or poorly stored; invest in a fresh container because this drink only works if you actually want to drink it.
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