Add this sparkling tart cherry juice mocktail to your bedtime routine! This fizzy and refreshing drink is an easy mocktail recipe with the perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and bubbly. Enjoy during a relaxing evening or serve it as a non-alcoholic option for guests! No alcohol and no added sugar.
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Why You'll Love This Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail
- Relaxing drink before bed! This tart cherry mocktail is the perfect mocktail recipe for relaxation before bed.
- Dairy-free and gluten-free!
- Research-backed and Dietician approved. According to Healthline RD Amy Richter, RD, tart cherry juice has great health benefits such as vitamins, minerals, better sleep, improved brain function and more!
- Great mocktail for entertaining. Just like our low sugar Arnold Palmer!
Ingredients and Substitutions
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Pure Tart Cherry Juice. Juice made from tart cherries that you can find in your grocery store. Look for 100% juice.
- Lime. Fresh lime juice adds an additional tart and fresh flavor.
- Sparkling Water or Low Sugar Soda. I like the lemon lime Poppi prebiotic soda. You can also use lime flavored sparkling water like LaCroix or Spindrift, or club soda.
How to Make A Sleepy Girl Mocktail with Cherry Juice
Below are step-by-step instructions for how to cook this recipe with the best results. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.
- Fill a cup with ice. Fill a glass jar, cup, or even a wine glass full with ice.
- Add sparkling water or soda. Fill the cup to the top of the ice with soda.
- Lime juice. Squeeze ½ of a lime into the soda.
- Add juice. Pour ½ cup of tart cherry juice into the jar. Use a straw to stir before placing a lime wedge in the cup for garnish.
Sleepy Girl Mocktail Variations
- Make it sweeter. If you are using sparkling water and want to add sweetener use honey or a packet of stevia to sweeten it.
- Magnesium. Add magnesium powder or your favorite magnesium supplements.
- Sleepy time tea. Add chamomile tea for an even more relaxed version.
- Moscow mule mocktail. Make a Moscow mule-inspired mocktail by substituting ginger beer in place of prebiotic soda.
- Protein. Add collagen protein powder for an extra protein boost.
- Citrus. Swap out fresh lime juice for fresh-squeezed lemon or orange juice for a delicious citrus flavor.
- Strawberry. Stir in a tablespoon of our fresh strawberry puree for a delicious berry flavor.
Tips For Making This Cherry Juice Mocktail
- Use a cocktail shaker and strainer in place of a mason jar to mix it up and remove any lime pieces.
- Avoid using a cocktail shaker to shake the drink if using soda, it will make a mess.
- Serve over ice for the best results.
- Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar for more sleep support (according to Health).
Recipe FAQs
Yes. If you are using club soda or sparkling water, you can add a tablespoon of simple syrup, a packet of stevia, or some honey to sweeten it.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, drink the mocktail one hour before bed.
If using sparkling water or fizzy soda, make it right before consuming. If you are omitting either of these beverages and using a still liquid, you can make it up to 12 hours ahead.
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Sleepy Girl Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1 can Poppi prebiotic soda Lemon lime flavor
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ cup tart cherry juice
Instructions
- Add ice to a large glass or mason jar. Pour all of the ingredients into the jar and mix gently. Garnish with lime slices if desired.1 can Poppi prebiotic soda, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, ½ cup tart cherry juice
Notes
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