Sleepy Girl Tart Cherry (Printable)

A calming tart cherry and magnesium blend with sparkling water and lemon for peaceful nights.

# What You Need:

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01 - 4 fl oz 100% unsweetened tart cherry juice
02 - 1/4 cup unflavored sparkling water
03 - 1 tbsp magnesium powder supplement (unflavored or berry flavor, cold-water soluble)
04 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
05 - Ice cubes

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06 - Lemon wheel or fresh mint sprig (optional)

# Steps:

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 thoroughly until fully dissolved.
04 - Pour in the sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
05 - Add a lemon wheel or mint sprig if desired.
06 - Consume 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime for optimal calming effects.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes genuinely delicious—tart and refreshing, not like you're drinking a supplement.
  • Three minutes of prep means you can make this even when you're already half-asleep.
  • It actually works, and that's rare enough to mention.
02 -
  • Not all magnesium powders dissolve in cold liquid—magnesium oxide especially will stay gritty, so check your label or test it first in a small amount.
  • Timing matters; sip this 30 to 60 minutes before you actually want to sleep, not right as you're climbing into bed.
03 -
  • Always buy unsweetened tart cherry juice or check the label carefully—sweetened versions defeat the whole purpose and can actually interfere with sleep.
  • Keep your magnesium powder in a cool, dry place, and always use a whisk to incorporate it rather than a regular spoon—the whisking action is what gets it fully dissolved.
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