Sleepy Girl Mocktail
The viral TikTok sleepy girl mocktail that took social media by storm — a dreamy, tart-sweet blend of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder, and sparkling water that's become the go-to nighttime wind-down drink. Tart cherry juice is naturally rich in melatonin, making this a genuinely functional and delicious mocktail. Ready in under 5 minutes with no cooking required.
1 servings · Prep 5 min · Cook 1 min · Total 6 min
American · Beverage
Ingredients
Open in recipe scaler →- 0.5 cup tart cherry juice 100% pure, not from concentrate — Cheribundi or similar brand recommended
- 1 tsp magnesium glycinate or magnesium citrate powder unflavored or lightly flavored; Natural Calm brand is popular
- magnesium citrate powder
1 cup sparkling water or lemon-lime sparkling water chilled; Olipop, Poppi, or plain club soda all work- lemon-lime sparkling water
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed, about half a small lemon
1 tsp honey or agave syrup optional, to sweeten if desired
agave syrup
1 cup ice crushed or cubed- 1 slice lemon thin wheel or wedge for garnish
- 3 piece fresh or frozen tart cherries for garnish
Equipment
Glass (Large)
Wooden Spoon
Measuring Cups
Instructions
- Fill a tall #[Glass (Large)] with ~[ice]. The more ice, the better — it keeps the drink cold and dilutes it just slightly as you sip.
- Pour the @[Tart Cherry Juice] over the ice. If you like a sweeter drink, stir in the @[Honey] or @[Agave Syrup] now until dissolved.
- Add the @[Magnesium Glycinate Powder] and fresh @[Lemon Juice] (if using). Stir gently with a spoon to dissolve the @[Magnesium Glycinate Powder] completely — about ~[15–20 seconds].
- Top with chilled @[Sparkling Water], pouring slowly to preserve the fizz. Give it one gentle stir to combine without losing too much carbonation.
- Garnish with a @[Lemon] wheel and a few fresh or frozen @[Tart Cherries] if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy about ~[30–60 minutes] before bed for the best sleep-supporting effect.
