Sleepy Girl Calming Drink (Printer View)

A calming tart cherry and magnesium blend with sparkling water for a refreshing evening drink.

# Components:

→ Main

01 - 4 fl oz 100% unsweetened tart cherry juice
02 - 0.25 cup unflavored sparkling water
03 - 1 tbsp magnesium powder supplement (unflavored or berry flavor, cold-water soluble)
04 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
05 - Ice cubes

→ Garnish

06 - Lemon wheel or fresh mint sprig (optional)

# Method:

01 - Fill a glass with ice cubes.
02 - Pour in the tart cherry juice and add lemon juice if using.
03 - Add the magnesium powder and stir or whisk thoroughly until completely dissolved.
04 - Top off with sparkling water and gently stir to blend all ingredients.
05 - Optionally, garnish with a lemon wheel or fresh mint sprig.
06 - Sip the beverage 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime for optimal calming effects.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes literally three minutes to make when you're already tired and cranky
  • The magnesium and cherry juice combo actually works without feeling like medicine
02 -
  • Avoid magnesium oxide powder since your body barely absorbs it and it clumps terribly in cold drinks
  • Check with your doctor first if you have kidney issues or take medications that interact with supplements
03 -
  • Cherry juice can stain light-colored clothes, so be careful when pouring
  • The magnesium taste is barely noticeable if you dissolve it completely before adding the sparkling water
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