Sleepy Girl Tart Cherry Drink (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

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

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06 - Lemon wheel or fresh mint sprig (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Fill a glass with ice cubes.
02 - Pour in tart cherry juice and lemon juice if using.
03 - Add magnesium powder and stir or whisk thoroughly until fully dissolved.
04 - Top with sparkling water and stir gently to blend flavors.
05 - Add a lemon wheel or mint sprig for garnish, if desired.
06 - Sip 30 to 60 minutes prior to bedtime for optimal calming effect.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It actually tastes good—tart cherry and sparkling water feel luxurious, not medicinal, which matters when you're drinking it before bed.
  • Three minutes to make means no complicated bedtime routine stealing your calm.
  • It's the kind of self-care that feels both indulgent and genuinely helpful.
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  • Magnesium oxide will never fully dissolve in cold liquid—this was a painful discovery on night two when I wondered why the drink felt grainy. Spend the extra dollar on a cold-water soluble version.
  • Timing matters more than you'd think. Drinking this 30 to 60 minutes before bed gives your body time to absorb the magnesium and feel the effects.
03 -
  • Cold-water soluble magnesium glycinate tastes the best and absorbs well—skip anything labeled oxide or citrate if you want it to actually dissolve in cold liquid.
  • Make a double batch in a pitcher so you can have it ready when bedtime approaches, though fresh tastes noticeably better within an hour.
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