Sleepy Girl Tart Cherry (Print View)

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

# Components:

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01 - 4 fl oz (120 ml) 100% tart cherry juice, unsweetened
02 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) unflavored sparkling water
03 - 1 tablespoon (15 ml) magnesium powder supplement, unflavored or berry flavor, cold-water soluble
04 - 1 teaspoon (5 ml) 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 the tart cherry juice and fresh lemon juice if using.
03 - Add the magnesium powder and stir or whisk thoroughly until fully dissolved.
04 - Top with sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
05 - Optionally, adorn with a lemon wheel or a sprig of fresh mint.
06 - Consume 30 to 60 minutes prior to bedtime for optimal calming effect.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like actual self-care, not a supplement hack—the tart cherry is genuinely delicious and refreshing.
  • Three minutes and you're done, no blending or complicated prep required.
  • Your body actually feels the difference, which sounds dramatic but honestly changes everything about whether you stick with it.
02 -
  • Magnesium oxide looks the same on the label but tastes gritty and doesn't dissolve—I wasted an entire bottle before learning this, so get a brand that specifically says cold-water soluble or glycinate.
  • If your magnesium powder has a flavor, make sure it complements cherry, otherwise you get this weird clash in your mouth that completely breaks the mood.
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  • If you forget to make it until right before bed, it still works—magnesium absorbs quickly—but the ritual part matters, so try not to rush the mixing.
  • Keep a small whisk near your glasses so you're never tempted to skip the whisking step and end up with undissolved powder.
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