Sleepy Girl Tart Cherry Drink (Print View)

A calming tart cherry and magnesium blend with sparkling water for a soothing evening drink.

# Components:

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

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06 - Lemon wheel or fresh mint sprig (optional)

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes genuinely delicious—tart and bubbly—so you're not choking down something that tastes like medicine.
  • Three minutes from glass to sip means you won't abandon the routine before bed because it took too long.
  • No sugar crash, no caffeine regret, just a moment of calm that feels earned rather than forced.
02 -
  • Magnesium oxide is the cheap version that won't dissolve in cold liquid and won't absorb properly anyway—spend the extra dollars on something labeled glycinate or citrate, and your body will actually thank you.
  • This drink works best if you actually sit with it for 30 to 60 minutes before bed instead of chugging it and hoping for instant results; your nervous system needs time to catch the signal you're sending it.
03 -
  • Buy your magnesium powder in small quantities and keep it sealed tight, because humidity will make it clump faster than you'd expect, and clumpy powder won't dissolve no matter how hard you stir.
  • Make this drink the same time every night and your body will start recognizing the signal; consistency matters more than perfection here.
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