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Sleepy Girl Mocktail

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The Sleepy Girl Mocktail is a refreshing alcohol-free evening drink made with tart cherry juice, sparkling water, and optional magnesium powder. It has a bright sweet-tart flavor and comes together in about five minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup 100% tart cherry juice
  • Magnesium powder suitable for beverages, amount according to package directions
  • 1/2 cup plain or flavored sparkling water
  • Ice, optional
  • Fresh lime or lemon juice, optional
  • Fresh cherries or a lemon or lime slice, optional, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour the tart cherry juice into a serving glass.
  2. If using magnesium powder, add only the serving amount directed on the product label and stir thoroughly according to its package instructions.
  3. Add ice if desired.
  4. Slowly pour in the sparkling water and stir gently to combine without losing too much carbonation.
  5. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice for a brighter flavor if desired.
  6. Garnish with fresh cherries or a citrus slice and serve immediately while bubbly.

Notes

  • Choose 100% tart cherry juice when possible and check whether the product is pure juice, diluted, or sweetened.
  • Use only magnesium products intended for oral consumption and follow the specific product’s labeled serving directions because formulations and elemental magnesium amounts vary.
  • The magnesium can be omitted completely for a simple tart cherry and sparkling water mocktail.
  • This beverage should not be considered a treatment for insomnia or a guarantee of improved sleep.
  • For a Cherry Lime Mocktail, add fresh lime juice and use lime-flavored sparkling water.
  • For a lighter drink, decrease the tart cherry juice and increase the sparkling water.
  • For additional sweetness, add a small amount of honey or maple syrup to taste.
  • Fresh or frozen berries can be muddled in the glass for additional fruit flavor.
  • Supplemental magnesium can cause digestive side effects and may interact with some medications. Follow product directions and consult a healthcare professional with questions about regular supplementation.
  • This mocktail is best served immediately. For advance preparation, chill the cherry juice and add sparkling water just before serving.

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