Sleepy Girl Cherry Drink (Print)

A calming tart cherry and lemon beverage with sparkling water and honey notes.

# Ingredients:

→ 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, adjust to taste)
06 - Ice cubes
07 - Fresh mint sprig (optional)
08 - 1 lemon wheel (optional)

# Instructions:

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

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less time than brushing your teeth but feels like real self-care.
  • The tartness wakes up your taste buds while the magnesium quietly nudges you toward rest.
  • You can make it fancy with garnishes or just dump everything in a mason jar, it works either way.
02 -
  • Do not skip the ice, a room temperature version tastes medicinal and sad.
  • Add sparkling water last or it goes flat before you finish, and flat defeats the whole point.
  • If your magnesium supplement tastes bitter, you bought the wrong kind, switch to an unflavored chelated form.
03 -
  • Chill your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before making this, it stays cold twice as long.
  • If you cannot find liquid magnesium, dissolve powder in a tiny bit of warm water first, then add it to the drink.
  • Use a metal straw to avoid ice clinking against your teeth, small comforts matter at the end of the day.
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