What is the Sleepy Girl Mocktail?

The viral TikTok video was originally posted in January 2023 with a recipe for a mocktail that was for anyone who is looking for better sleep. You can mix up a combination of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder and probiotic soda or sparkling water. Drink before bedtime and it can help you have a better night's sleep.

What are the Benefits of Key Ingredients?

Tart Cherry Juice: Contains melatonin, the hormone responsible for promoting a normal sleep/wake cycle. Additionally, other nutrients in tart cherry juice, such as tryptophan and polyphenol antioxidants, also have a role in supporting sleep.

Magnesium Powder: Promotes relaxation and aids in regulating melatonin, which is a hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake phase. Maintaining your magnesium levels helps reduce stress by regulating the stress hormone, cortisol, which can make it easier to fall asleep.

Magnesium powders are not all the same. It is recommended that you choose magnesium glycinate due to its calming properties and to avoid the side effects of some other varieties.

Probiotic Soda or Sparkling Water: You could also eat some prebiotic-rich whole foods and use sparkling water in place of the soda.

How to make the Sleepy Girl Mocktail

Combine ½ cup of tart cherry juice with one tablespoon of magnesium powder and a splash of prebiotic soda or sparkling water.

Ingredient Variations

1. The Organic Tart Cherry, Turmeric and Ginger Tonic in place of Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate is an option to add even more health benefits to your Sleep Girl Mocktail.
2. Try using Magnesium Relax Powder in Raspberry Lemon flavor or Stick to the Natural Calm unflavored options.
3. Poppi Prebiotic Soda comes in a variety of flavors. If you prefer a sparkling tonic, Hiyo offers flavor options and ingredients that promote relaxation. De Soi also has some flavor options that can enhance the mocktail feeling with natural adaptogens like lion's mane and l-theanine.

For more information about better sleep:

• Sleep and Mood Supplements
• 7 Nighttime Snacks That Won’t Mess with Your Sleep
• 4 Herbs That Will Help You Chill Out and Sleep