Sleepy Girl Tart Cherry (Print Version)

Tart cherry and magnesium blend with sparkle for a gentle, sleep-friendly beverage.

# What You'll Need:

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

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06 - Lemon wheel or fresh mint sprig (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Fill a glass with ice cubes.
02 - Pour tart cherry juice and lemon juice if using into the glass.
03 - Add magnesium powder and stir or whisk thoroughly until fully dissolved.
04 - Gently stir in sparkling water to combine.
05 - Add a lemon wheel or mint sprig as garnish if desired. Consume 30–60 minutes before bedtime.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes three minutes to make, which means you can throw it together even when exhaustion is setting in.
  • The tart cherry flavor is genuinely delicious—not medicinal or compromised for the sake of wellness.
  • It feels like you're doing something intentional for yourself without any fuss or complicated prep.
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  • Magnesium oxide is cheaper but won't dissolve properly in cold liquid and your body won't absorb it well—I learned this the hard way with a grainy, useless glass.
  • The timing is real; drinking this too close to bed or too far away changes everything, so give yourself that thirty to sixty minute window to let it work.
03 -
  • Use a small whisk instead of just a spoon—it breaks up magnesium clumps faster and makes the whole process feel intentional.
  • Chill your glass with ice water first if you're making this in summer; that extra cold makes a real difference in how refreshing and satisfying it feels.
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