Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail for Sleep

Add my deliciously easy tart cherry juice mocktail to your evening routine for better sleep! This tart cherry bedtime mocktail recipe uses just three ingredients and comes together in under five minutes.

And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my grapefruit shrub mocktail or coconut water mocktail, too!

Quick & Easy - No fancy techniques, hard-to-find ingredients or expert kitchen tools needed for this one so it's the perfect beginner-friendly mocktail to make at home.

Science-Backed Sleep Health Benefits - Tart cherry juice has high amounts of melatonin from tryptophan (the same stuff in turkey that gives you the itis after Thanksgiving dinner!), which helps to regulate the sleep-wake cycle (Sleep Foundation).

Studies have shown better sleep quality and duration, as well as higher levels of melatonin, in individuals who drank tart cherry juice before bed (NCPC).

Vegan - This drink is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and blood sugar friendly. I've been drinking it before bed regularly for over a year now to improve my sleep routine!

I've been all about getting a good night's beauty sleep since before the Instagram and TikTok hype so, of course I'm going to give you multiple options: check out my calming turmeric milk for a warm and cozy bedtime drink.

Tart Cherry Juice also called Montmorency cherry juice, is the foundation of this bedtime beverage and don't let the name fool you--it is not low sugar! I recommend using unsweetened, organic tart cherry juice not from concentrate for the best results.

Apple Cider Vinegar helps balance out the flavor profile with a touch of tanginess. I use the kind with the mother.

Prebiotic Soda is an optional addition that adds fizzy fun as well as gut health supporting ingredients to the mix. I love the ginger beer and ginger ale flavors in this recipe!

Cinnamon - A sprinkle of cinnamon is a common addition for the girlies wanting a blood sugar balanced sleepytime mocktail that adds a warming spice flavor. You can also add a splash of cinnamon tea!

Soda Water adds bubbles without changing the sour cherry flavor so feel free to top up your glass with Topo Chico or whichever brand of sparkling water, club soda, or seltzer you like.

Magnesium Glycinate Powder is a popular ingredient that's been shown to help reduce anxiety and support relaxation, among other things, so while it doesn't necessarily improve sleep quality, many people swear by making the tart cherry juice and magnesium mocktail.

It's generally a good idea to check in with your healthcare provider before adding new supplements to your routine!

How to Make a Tart Cherry Nighttime Mocktail

1. Step One: Add tart cherry juice, apple cider vinegar, and soda to a glass over ice and stir gently to combine. It's that easy to make!

Pro Tip #1

I like to use frozen cherries instead of ice to chill my non-alcoholic tart cherry juice cocktail because they provide a little extra razzle dazzle normally reserved for alcoholic beverages.

Pro Tip #2

Serve this drink in a fun glass and/or sip through a sustainable straw and live your best life. I'm a big believer in treating yourself and making self care fun because these days it's really such a privilege to be able to invest in yourself!

Is the sleepy girl mocktail good for PCOS?

Because I drink this mocktail, you know I had to make it PCOS friendly. The splash of apple cider vinegar helps balance out the potential blood sugar spike of the natural sweetness in tart cherry juice (NIH) or you can achieve the same effect by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon (Healthline).

And I recommend using prebiotic soda or even sparkling water instead of some of the more sugary renditions you might find elsewhere that use ginger ale or ginger beer.

Check out my collection of PCOS recipes, while you're here!

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