Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail for Sleep Recipe
A refreshing and soothing Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail designed to promote better sleep with natural ingredients like tart cherry juice and apple cider vinegar, balanced with a fizzy prebiotic soda for a light and invigorating drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Mocktail Ingredients
- Ice, as needed
- 4 frozen cherries (optional)
- 1/2 cup tart cherry juice (unsweetened and not from concentrate)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3-4 ounces prebiotic soda
Instructions
- Add Ice and Frozen Cherries: Place a suitable amount of ice into a rocks glass along with 4 frozen cherries if desired to keep the drink chilled and add a hint of fruity flavor.
- Combine Liquid Ingredients: Pour 1/2 cup of tart cherry juice and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar directly into the glass with the ice and cherries.
- Top with Prebiotic Soda and Stir: Fill the glass with 3-4 ounces of prebiotic soda to add fizz and health benefits, then gently stir the mixture to combine all flavors evenly.
Notes
- Use unsweetened tart cherry juice to avoid excess sugar.
- Frozen cherries help chill the drink without diluting it.
- Apple cider vinegar adds a slight tang and supports digestion.
- Prebiotic soda provides carbonation and can support gut health.
- Enjoy this mocktail about 30 minutes before bedtime for potential sleep benefits.