The Cozy Coastal Crafter

Some nights, you just want to sit with a fun little drink and read before bed! This one, dubbed the “Sleepy Girl Mocktail,” has gone viral on TikTok for its sleep-inducing properties! Here’s the Cozy Coastal Crafter’s take on it!

So, what is this so-called Sleepy Girl Mocktail? Well, as the name might suggest, there is no alcohol involved. Instead, the drink is supposed to induce sleep using Magnesium and Tart Cherry Juice.

We chose to omit Magnesium from our recipe, since while it can sometimes help relax you before bed, you should really discuss with your doctor before taking a supplement every night to aid with quality and onset of sleep (UC San Diego Health). (And we don’t have any!) Plus, too much of it can lead to gastrointestinal side effects (UC San Diego Health).

As for Tart Cherry Juice, it may also help you sleep due to the effects of tryptophan and melatonin, and it can also give antioxidants and increase your overall health (Sleep Foundation). Check out this article for more information!

The last ingredient in the Sleepy Girl Mocktail Recipe is sparkling water. Some of the TikToks we saw used probiotic sparkling water, so if that’s something that interests you, go ahead and try it! We just used some Grapefruit flavored sparkling water from the grocery store. Yum!

Let’s get started!

Scroll to the bottom of the page to find just the recipe.

To make the Cozy Coastal Crafter’s version of the Sleepy Girl Mocktail, you will need:

• Tart Cherry Juice
• Lemon Juice
• Sparkling Water
• Ice
• Edible Glitter (optional)

We chose to add lemon juice and edible glitter to our recipe to spruce it up a little. However, if you are not a fan of sour drinks, I’d skip the lemon juice, and maybe even add a little sugar or simple syrup for sweetness!

Start by adding some ice to your cocktail shaker. Then pour in 4 oz (a half cup) of Tart Cherry Juice. Next, add a half ounce of lemon juice (1 tablespoon). Finally, add a couple dashes of edible glitter to make your drink extra fun.

Shake the shaker about 10-15 times until all of the juices are combined.

If you don’t have a shaker, just stir your ingredients together. It doesn’t make much of a difference!

Next, strain your cherry, lemon, and glitter mixture into a short glass (or tall, or wine, or martini. Whatever you prefer!)

If you wish, put a couple ice cubes in there. We didn’t.

Finally, pour sparkling water to the top! We think a sprig of rosemary would really dress up this drink, but serve it however you’d like!

And enjoy! Hopefully you slept as well as I did after making this drink!

Sleepy Girl Mocktail Recipe

makes (1) 8 oz Mocktail

Ingredients:

• 4 oz Tart Cherry Juice
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• Sparkling Water as needed
• Ice
• Edible Glitter (optional)

Directions:

1. Pour Tart Cherry Juice, Lemon Juice, and edible glitter (optional) into a shaker with ice. Shake 10-15 times until combined.
2. Strain the Cherry and Lemon mixture into a chilled glass. Add ice if desired.
3. Top with Sparkling Water as desired. Enjoy!