Sleepy Girl Soothing Drink (Printable Version)

A calming blend of tart cherry juice, magnesium, and sparkling water to enjoy before sleep.

# What You Need:

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01 - 4 fl oz 100% unsweetened tart cherry juice
02 - 1/4 cup unflavored sparkling water
03 - 1 tablespoon unflavored or berry-flavored magnesium powder supplement
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
05 - Ice cubes

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06 - Lemon wheel or fresh mint sprig (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Fill a glass with ice cubes.
02 - Pour in the tart cherry juice and lemon juice if using.
03 - Add the magnesium powder and stir or whisk until fully dissolved.
04 - Gently add sparkling water and stir to combine evenly.
05 - Garnish with a lemon wheel or fresh mint sprig if desired.
06 - Sip 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime for optimal calming effect.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes genuinely delicious, tart and slightly fizzy, so you're not choking down medicine disguised as a drink.
  • Three minutes is truly all you need, no blending or complicated prep when you're already tired.
  • The whole thing feels like self-care that actually works, not just Instagram posturing.
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  • Magnesium oxide (the cheap kind) doesn't dissolve well in cold water and won't absorb as effectively in your body—I learned this the hard way by buying the wrong supplement twice before a friend set me straight.
  • If your magnesium powder tastes bitter or chalky, switching brands makes a real difference; some formulas are genuinely pleasant while others taste like punishment.
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  • Always whisk the magnesium powder for the full 30 seconds—rushing this step means it won't dissolve completely and you'll taste grit, which defeats the whole purpose of something soothing.
  • If you're sensitive to magnesium or taking other medications, run this by your doctor first; magnesium can interact with certain prescriptions and conditions.
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