🍽️ Recipe Name

Sleepy Girl Mocktail

📝 Description

A calming, naturally sleep-supporting mocktail made with tart cherry juice and magnesium. Lightly sweet, refreshing, and perfect for winding down before bedtime.

⏱️ Details

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 serving
• Category: Drinks
• Cuisine: American
• Method: No-Cook

🛒 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) tart cherry juice (100% pure, unsweetened)
• 1 tablespoon magnesium powder (glycinate or citrate, unflavored or vanilla)
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) sparkling water or still water (chilled)
• 1–2 teaspoons raw honey (optional)
• Fresh or frozen tart cherries (optional, for garnish)
• Ice cubes (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Pour tart cherry juice into a glass.
2. Add magnesium powder and stir well until fully dissolved.
3. Add honey (if using) and mix until combined.
4. Slowly pour in sparkling water and stir gently.
5. Add ice and garnish with cherries if desired.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy 30–60 minutes before bedtime.

💡 Notes

• Stir magnesium thoroughly to avoid a gritty texture
• Start with a smaller magnesium amount if new to supplements
• Best consumed 30–60 minutes before sleep
• Use high-quality tart cherry juice (no added sugar)
• Do not prepare too early if using sparkling water (loses fizz)

🥗 Nutrition (Optional)

• Calories: ~80–120 kcal
• Carbs: 18–22g
• Sugar: 15–20g

🛠️ Equipment (Optional Section if your plugin supports it)

• Glass (10–12 oz)
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Spoon or stirrer