Sleepy Girl Cherry Drink (Printable)

A refreshing blend of tart cherry juice, lemon, and sparkling water to soothe and relax.

# What You 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, for garnish)
08 - 1 lemon wheel (optional, for garnish)

# How-To:

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 thoroughly to incorporate.
04 - If desired, add magnesium supplement and stir until fully dissolved.
05 - Pour sparkling water or club soda on top and gently stir once more.
06 - Add a fresh mint sprig and lemon wheel for visual appeal and added aroma.
07 - Consume 30–60 minutes before bedtime to promote relaxation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're treating yourself without any guilt, because you genuinely are.
  • Five minutes is all it takes, which means you can make this on your most exhausted nights.
  • The tart-sweet-light flavor combo works like a gentle reset for your whole system.
02 -
  • Don't muddle the mint too aggressively if you decide to add it, because you want its subtle presence, not a bruised green flavor that overwhelms everything else.
  • The magic happens when you actually slow down while drinking it—rushing through defeats the whole calming purpose, so give yourself permission to make this moment matter.
03 -
  • Chill your glass beforehand if you're patient, because a cold glass keeps the drink at the perfect temperature longer and feels luxurious.
  • Buy tart cherry juice in bulk during sales and freeze it in ice cube trays so you always have the option ready, no planning required.
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