Sleepy Girl Tart Cherry (Print)

A tart cherry and magnesium drink with sparkling water for a calming nighttime beverage.

# Components:

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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

→ Garnish

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 until fully dissolved.
04 - Pour sparkling water over and stir gently to combine.
05 - Add a lemon wheel or mint sprig as desired.
06 - Sip 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime for optimal calming effect.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like self-care without the fuss—tart, refreshing, and genuinely calming.
  • Just five minutes between you and a better night's sleep, no complicated prep required.
  • You can customize it based on what your body needs and what your kitchen has on hand.
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  • Not all magnesium powders are created equal—magnesium oxide sounds right but won't dissolve in cold liquid and tastes bitter; invest in a glycinate or threonate variety that actually works.
  • The timing matters: this drink works best when you give your body that 30-to-60-minute window before sleep, not minutes before bed or hours earlier.
  • Always check with your doctor first, especially if you take medications or have kidney concerns; magnesium is powerful and interactions are real.
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  • Invest in a small whisk or cocktail stirrer if you make this regularly; it makes dissolving the magnesium powder feel less like a chore and more like an actual ritual.
  • The difference between regular magnesium and cold-water soluble magnesium is the difference between a grainy unpleasant drink and something you actually look forward to—don't skip this detail.
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