Sleepy Girl Cherry Drink (Printable)

A calming tart cherry drink with lemon and subtle sweetness, ideal for relaxing moments.

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

# How to make it:

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

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less than five minutes to make, so even when youre exhausted, you can still have something special.
  • The tart cherry juice is naturally calming without making you feel groggy or weighed down.
  • You can adjust the sweetness and fizz to match your mood, making it yours every single time.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ice, it keeps the drink cold enough to stay refreshing as you sip slowly over 20 minutes.
  • If you add the sparkling water too early or stir too hard, you'll lose the fizz and the drink falls flat.
  • Magnesium can have a mild laxative effect for some people, so start with half the amount if you've never used it before.
03 -
  • If you find the drink too tart, try using half tart cherry juice and half sweet cherry juice for a balanced flavor.
  • Freeze leftover cherry juice into ice cubes and use them instead of regular ice, so your drink never gets diluted as you sip.
  • For an extra calming effect, make this with chilled chamomile tea instead of sparkling water.
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