Do you lie in bed, stare at the ceiling, and think of something that happened years ago? Does your brain remind you of a shirt you haven’t worn in a long time at 3 am? If you said yes, I’m glad I’m not alone. I can’t help but surrender to these thoughts like you because sleep won’t come easily to us. But what if I tell you there’s a fancy yet simple and fun way to sleep like a baby? Yep, it’s the viral Sleepy Girl Mocktail. It’s time to get your cocktail glasses and slurp this fruity drink to dose off like a pro. This dreamy, delicious mocktail is the bedtime routine upgrade you didn’t know you needed. But do you know what makes the Sleepy Girl Mocktail recipe easy and healthy?

The drink is made of tart cherry, magnesium, and sparkling water. The antioxidants in tart cherry juice produce melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles in our body. Tart cherry juice also contains tryptophan, an amino acid that increases melatonin production. Furthermore, magnesium helps in muscle relaxation. They also regulate cortisol levels which if increased, can lead to more stress, high blood pressure, weight gain, and diabetes. Try this Sleepy Girl Mocktail recipe to hit the snooze button on sleep deprivation.

Total time: 5-7 minutes

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup tart cherry juice

1 tsp magnesium powder

1 cup sparkling water or prebiotic soda

Ice cubes

AAE Pro tips: 

Make sure the tart cherry juice is 100% cherry juice and does not contain additional flavours.

Buy good quality magnesium powder. Use the prescribed quantity to avoid getting diarrhoea.

Method:

Start by adding tart cherry juice and magnesium powder to a container. Keep stirring until combined well. Take a cocktail glass and fill it up halfway with ice cubes. Transfer the mixture to the glass. Pour sparkling water or prebiotic soda over it. Gently stir the mocktail to mix the ingredients without losing the drink’s fizz. Garnish the drink with a cherry on top. Get rid of those unnecessary 3 am thoughts by sipping the Sleepy Girl Mocktail.

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