Sweet Dreams Cherry Mocktail to Promote A Full Night’s Sleep
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This Sweet Dreams Cherry Mocktail is one of the few viral recipes I can jump on board with. The tart cherry juice contains melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle that helps to promote a full night’s sleep.
Ingredients Used to Promote a Full Night’s Sleep
This Sweet Dreams Cherry Mocktail is a delicious nightcap that can be used to promote a good night’s sleep. With only a few ingredients, this beverage can be enjoyed within just five minutes!
- Mint leaves – rich in antioxidants, phytonutrients, and a variety of vitamins and minerals. Not to mention, they also add a great flavor to any beverage or dish!
- Lime – a good source of vitamin C, adding the perfect tangy flavor.
- Organic tart cherry juice – contains both melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, and tryptophan, an essential amino acid. The tryptophan can be converted into serotonin, which then may be converted into melatonin. This is the key ingredient within this mocktail to promote sleep.
- Sparkling water – a great way to stay hydrated!
How to Make this Sweet Dreams Cherry Mocktail
This recipe is quick and easy to prepare. Just follow the two steps listed below to enjoy a delicious, nutrient dense beverage!
- Place mint leaves within a drinking glass. Add freshly squeezed lime juice and muddle the two ingredients.
- Add a handful of ice, pouring over both the tart cherry juice and sparkling water. Mix well. Enjoy!
Feel free to garnish with an extra lime wedge or mint leaves!
Tips for Getting More Sleep at Night
Sleep plays a vital role in overall health and quality of life. However, getting enough sleep each night can be challenging. Following a nighttime routine can be a great first step to increasing the number of hours you sleep each night. By remaining consistent throughout the week and weekend with your nighttime routine, this will train your body and mind that it needs to unwind at a certain time each night.
Set a schedule and stick to it. I generally tend to get ready for bed around 7:30 pm when I’ll prepare this mocktail, brush my teeth, and set out my clothes for the next day. By the time 8:30 pm comes around, I’ll be in bed watching the start of a movie or journaling. By 9 pm, I’m ready for bed. Sticking with a consistent nighttime routine can be a game changer when trying to get more consistent sleep. You can also review my blog post on 5 tips to get better sleep for more information!
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Sweet Dreams Cherry Mocktail
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place mint leaves within a drinking glass. Add freshly squeezed lime juice and muddle the two ingredients.
- Add a handful of ice to the glass, pouring over both the tart cherry juice and sparkling water. Mix well. Enjoy!
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Can we also add magnesium to this and get extra benefits??
Yes, that would be a great addition as magnesium can help promote sleep quality!