Cherry Magnesium Mocktail
This cherry magnesium mocktail recipe blends tart cherry juice, magnesium powder, and sparkling water into a natural bedtime drink that supports deep, restful sleep.
Equipment
- Measuring cup
- Spoon or stir stick
- 8–10 oz drinking glass
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened tart cherry juice preferably Montmorency
- 1 tablespoon magnesium glycinate powder start with 100–200 mg dose
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or prebiotic soda
Optional:
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 1 thin lemon slice
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- Few mint leaves or ginger slices
Instructions
- In a glass, pour 1/2 cup unsweetened tart cherry juice.1/2 cup unsweetened tart cherry juice
- Add 1 tablespoon magnesium glycinate powder.1 tablespoon magnesium glycinate powder
- Stir gently until fully dissolved.
- Top with 1/2 cup sparkling water or prebiotic soda.1/2 cup sparkling water or prebiotic soda
- Add any optional ingredients for extra flavor and benefits.1 tsp raw honey, 1 thin lemon slice, 1 small cinnamon stick, Few mint leaves or ginger slices
- Stir lightly again and enjoy slowly about 1 hour before bedtime.
Notes
Use magnesium glycinate, not citrate, to avoid laxative effects.
Unsweetened tart cherry juice is best to reduce sugar spikes before sleep.
Best enjoyed about 60 minutes before bedtime.
Can be paired with a calming routine like journaling, stretching, or reading.
Optional add-ins like lemon, mint, or ginger enhance taste and function.