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    Allianna's Kitchen » Recipes » Mocktails & Cocktails

    Published: Jul 28, 2020 · Modified: Jun 8, 2025 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail

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    This Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail is super easy to make and beyond refreshing. The tart cherries and lime juice combined with the homemade simple syrup makes for a nice sweet drink oh so good. We love adding out favorite magnesium supplements to this concoction to make this into a sleepy girl mocktail recipe that help give you a good night’s sleep! It truly is the most perfect nightcap. 

    Looking into a pink glass with cherry juice and ice cubes.

     I used to think a glass of wine before bed would calm me down but in fact it did the opposite to my nervous system. If you follow along on Instagram, you know that I am a big fan of drinking my magnesium drink before sleep time. It helps me have a better quality and restful sleep. Magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate relax the nervous system which just overall helps you sleep better! If you love a good mocktail like I do, check out my other favorite mocktails on my blog like my Peach Mocktail, Easy Grapefruit Mocktail recipe, my Watermelon Mocktail, Pineapple Margarita, and Blood Orange Mojito. 

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    • Why I Love This Recipe
    • Simple Ingredients
    • Recipe Substitutions and Variations
    • How To Make The Best Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail
    • Chef’s Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks You Will Love
    • Are you interested in a list of my go to healthy alternatives?
    • Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail

     

    Why I Love This Recipe

    • The key ingredient in this viral recipe has so many health benefits! Pure tart cherry juice is loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. 
    • The combination of a tablespoon of magnesium powder and unsweetened tart cherry juice can help give you a restful night’s sleep and help with muscle relaxation. 
    • This is a good recipe to try if you are doing dry January and still want something fun to drink to help you relax at night. I wrote a whole blog post about having a dry month. 
    • You may have seen the viral social media trend with this drink, it even made it’s way to Good Morning America! 
    • Once you start drinking magnesium mocktails before bed, there will not be any turning back!

    Simple Ingredients

    • Tart cherry juice-This is the main ingredient and the must for this recipe. It is amazing for the immune system.
    • Lime juice-This compliments the cherry juice oh so well. 
    • Soda water-You can also use prebiotic soda or club soda if you would prefer.
    • Magnesium powder–I like using the calm powder! Magnesium plays a crucial role in helping the body relax and have a healthy sleep!

    Recipe Substitutions and Variations

    Cherry juice
    • Inisitol powder-Throw this into to help balance your blood sugar! This powder is great for hormone health.
    • To garnish-Lime zest, lime wedges or fresh herbs!
    • Herbal teas-Try adding a splash of your favorite herbal tea for more flavor! I like chamomile tea. 
    • Cinnamon-Cinnamon is especially good for PCOS and hormone health!
    • Honey simple syrup–To add some sweetness to the recipe. I like making my own Honey Simple Syrup. 

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    How To Make The Best Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail

    Cherry juice, club soda, and magnesium in a glass mixed together.
    Step #1: Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and mixing with a spoon. Then, add ice into a glass and pour the fun drink into a pretty cocktail glass. 

    Chef’s Tips

    • Tip #1: For best results, make this recipe as you are ready to serve it so the soda water does not get flat. 
    • Tip #2: Make sure you drink this drink in a fun glass, it makes it so much more fun to drink and it truly feels like you are drinking a cocktail!

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

    I suggest making it to serve!

    Is the sleepy girl mocktail good for PCOS?

    If you are watching your blood sugar, I suggest omitting the honey simple syrup and going without.

    Cherry mocktail in a fun pink glass with a lime on top.

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    Cherry mocktail in a fun pink glass with a lime on top.

    Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail

    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 3 servings
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    7kcal
    Cost $5
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    Equipment

    • fun glass

    Ingredients

    • 6 ounces of soda water
    • 1 lime juiced
    • 1/2 cup tart cherry juice
    • 1 tbsp calm drink
    • 1/4 cup honey simple syrup optional

    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients together until well mixed.

    Notes

    Storage: This drink tastes best when made fresh and prior to serving.
    Nutrition: The nutrition for this recipe is an estimate and the calorie count is not guaranteed. 
    Servings: This recipe should yield 1 serving.
    The combination of tart and sweet makes for the most refreshing summer treat! This Cherry Limeade Mocktail is the perfect crowd pleasing drink.
    Serving: 1glass | Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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