Sleepy Girl Mocktail
This Sleepy Girl Mocktail is a simple nighttime drink made with tart cherry juice, magnesium, and sparkling water. It’s quick, refreshing, and easy to customize with lemon or a touch of honey. Perfect as a calming evening routine mocktail.
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Why You’ll Love This Beverage
This Sleepy Girl Mocktail is quick to make, tastes like a fizzy cherry spritz, and fits perfectly into an evening wind-down routine. It’s also easy to adjust depending on how sweet or tart you like it, and it feels like a treat without being heavy.
Ingredient Highlights
Tart cherry juice gives the mocktail its deep, fruity flavor and makes it feel like a true “nightcap” without alcohol. Magnesium powder blends into the juice best when you stir it thoroughly, and sparkling water adds that refreshing, calming fizz that makes the drink feel special.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Fill a glass with ice.
Fill a glass with ice.
Step 2: Add tart cherry juice.
Pour in the tart cherry juice.
Step 3: Stir in magnesium until fully dissolved.
Add the magnesium and stir until fully dissolved.
Step 4: Add lemon juice and honey if using, then stir.
Add lemon juice and honey if you want it brighter or slightly sweeter.
Step 5: Top with sparkling water and gently mix.
Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
Step 6: Garnish and enjoy slowly.
Garnish with lemon and enjoy as part of your nighttime routine.
Tips for Best Results
For the smoothest texture, mix the magnesium into the tart cherry juice first, then add ice and sparkling water after it’s fully dissolved. If you want it less sweet, use more sparkling water or a squeeze of lemon. If you want it sweeter, add a small drizzle of honey and stir well.
Dissolve the magnesium in the cherry juice first for the smoothest texture.
Variations
Keep it classic, go tropical, or skip the fizz for a still version.
For a more tropical version, swap half the tart cherry juice for pineapple juice. If you want a stronger citrus bite, use lime instead of lemon and garnish with a twist. For a “no fizz” version, replace sparkling water with cold still water or caffeine-free herbal tea that has been chilled.
FAQ
Can I make a Sleepy Girl Mocktail without magnesium powder?
Yes. It still works as a tart cherry spritz. Just skip the magnesium and proceed as written.
What’s the best tart cherry juice to use?
Unsweetened tart cherry juice gives you the best flavor and keeps the drink from becoming overly sweet.
Can I make it ahead of time?
You can mix the tart cherry juice and magnesium ahead, but add sparkling water right before drinking so it stays fizzy.
Recipe
Sleepy Girl Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tart cherry juice (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup sparkling water (plain or lemon)
- 1 serving magnesium powder (follow label directions)
- Ice
Instructions
- 1
Step 1: Fill a glass with ice.
- 2
Step 2: Pour in the tart cherry juice.
- 3
Step 3: Add the magnesium powder. Stir well until fully dissolved. (If your magnesium clumps, stir longer or mix it into the cherry juice before adding ice.)
- 4
Step 4: Add lemon juice and honey if using, then stir again.
- 5
Step 5: Top with sparkling water and give it a gentle stir.
- 6
Step 6: Garnish with a lemon slice and sip slowly as part of your bedtime routine.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.