Sleepy Girl Mocktail

Name: Sleepy Girl Mocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 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

Drink

American6 min1 servingsEasy

About this recipe

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.

Instructions

1
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.
2
Pour the tart cherry juice over the ice. If you like a sweeter drink, stir in the honey or agave syrup now until dissolved.
3
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.
4
Top with chilled sparkling water, pouring slowly to preserve the fizz. Give it one gentle stir to combine without losing too much carbonation.
5
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.