Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail
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This deliciously simple tart cherry juice mocktail blends ingredients known for supporting relaxation and restful sleep for an easy way to wind down at the end of your day. It’s a quick and easy recipe you can enjoy hot or cold.
This “Sleepy Girl Mocktail” is a simple, cozy nightcap designed to help you wind down naturally. Made with tart cherry juice and calming chamomile tea, it’s just as soothing served chilled as it is warm.
Tart cherry juice has been studied for its potential role in supporting sleep, while chamomile tea has long been traditionally used as a calming evening sip. Together, they create a gently, caffeine-free drink that's perfect for easing into your evening. It’s easy to make, perfect for prepping a few nights at once, and most importantly, absolutely delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Cherry Juice Mocktail
- Made with tart cherry juice and chamomile, two calming ingredients often used in sleep mocktail recipes
- Naturally caffeine-free and perfect as a gentle wind-down drink before bed
- Easy to prep ahead so you can have a soothing mocktail ready in minutes
- Just as enjoyable warm or chilled, depending on your nighttime mood
Equipment Needed
- Something to measure
- Jug or mug for brewing the tea
- Glassware
- Something to stir
Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail Ingredients
Chamomile tea - warm or chilled, depending on how you are serving
Real maple syrup - or your choice of sweetener
Squeeze of lemon juice
Tart cherry juice
Cinnamon powder - optional, but a pinch of cinnamon adds a delicious boost
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Pinch of sea salt - optional, helps with hydration before bed
Optional garnishes - lemon wheel and/or edible flowers
How to Make
- Brew the chamomile tea and measure out 3 oz per serving. Add the optional cinnamon, stir and chill. Pour over ice into a medium tumbler.
- Add the maple syrup and lemon juice.
- Top with the cherry juice and stir gently.
- Garnish and serve.
How to Serve
To serve cold: Brew the tea and place in the fridge until chilled. Then combine the chilled tea, maple syrup, lemon juice, cherry juice and sea salt in a glass over ice. Stir, garnish and serve.
If serving warm: Add the chamomile tea, maple syrup, lemon juice, tart cherry juice and sea salt to a heat safe cup or mug and stir well. Taste and check temperature. If you’d like it a little warmer, pop in the microwave for a few seconds. Garnish and serve.
Tips & Tricks
- You can prepare enough for up to 3 nights by following the batch instructions found in the recipe card below
- Use a zero carb/sugar sweetener to reduce the sugar content.
- This recipe went viral on social media. Many included an optional touch of magnesium powder for extra benefits.
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I hope you love this tart cherry mocktail as much as I do!
Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail
Ingredients
- 3 oz warm or chilled chamomile tea
- Pinch of cinnamon powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup or your choice of sweetener
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- 3 oz tart cherry juice
- Pinch of seat salt (optional, helps with hydration before bed)
- Optional garnishes: lemon wheel and/or edible flowers
Instructions
To Serve Cold
- Brew the chamomile tea and measure out 3 oz while the tea is still warm. Add the optional cinnamon, stir and chill. Pour over ice into a medium tumbler.
- Add the maple syrup and lemon juice. Pour in the tart cherry juice and stir. Garnish if you wish, then serve.
To Serve Warm
- Add the warm chamomile tea, maple syrup, lemon juice, tart cherry juice and sea salt to a glass and stir well. Taste and check temperature. Place in the microwave for 20-30 seconds if you’d like it a little warmer. Garnish a serve.
Nutrition
NUTRITIONAL VALUES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND DO NOT INCLUDE CARBS FROM SUGAR ALCOHOLS.
