Sleepy Girl Tart Beverage (Printable)

A tart cherry and magnesium drink with sparkling water designed to promote calm and rest.

# What You’ll Need:

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01 - 4 fl oz (120 ml) 100% unsweetened tart cherry juice
02 - 1/4 cup (2 fl oz / 60 ml) unflavored sparkling water
03 - 1 tablespoon (0.53 fl oz / 15 ml) magnesium powder supplement (unflavored or berry flavor, optional)
04 - 1 teaspoon (0.17 fl oz / 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 tart cherry juice and fresh lemon juice if using.
03 - Add magnesium powder and stir or whisk thoroughly until fully dissolved.
04 - Pour sparkling water over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
05 - Add a lemon wheel or mint sprig as a garnish if desired.
06 - Sip 30 to 60 minutes prior to bedtime for optimal calming effects.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It actually works—tart cherry juice has real sleep-promoting compounds that don't taste like medicine.
  • Three minutes from decision to sip, no cooking required, just cold liquid comfort.
  • Tastes bright and a little tart, not like a health potion disguised as a drink.
02 -
  • Not all magnesium powders are created equal—I learned this the hard way with a clumpy supplement that settled like sand at the bottom of my glass and tasted metallic.
  • Cold-water solubility is everything; check the label before you buy, because some formulations simply won't dissolve no matter how much you stir.
  • This drink works better when you actually drink it slowly and mindfully, not rushed while scrolling—the ritual matters as much as the ingredients.
03 -
  • Prep your glass with ice before you pour anything—it makes the whole process feel intentional and keeps the drink at the perfect temperature.
  • If your magnesium powder clumps, it means it's not cold-water soluble; return it and get a different brand, because nothing is worth spending your evening fishing powder out of your teeth.
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