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Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail

July 13, 2023 by Katie 19 Comments

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This Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail is the perfect easy mocktail to include in your bedtime routine for better sleep. It uses 4 simple ingredients and it only takes 5 minutes to put together. This recipe is vegan, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, and oil-free.
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This Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail is the perfect drink to help increase muscle relaxation, restful sleep, and lucid dreaming! This delicious mocktail is the perfect healthy alternative to a glass of wine. It uses 4 simple ingredients and powerful herbs that are sure to improve your sleep quality.

the sleepy drink with the anima mundi dream elixir and fresh tart cherries around it

I've struggled with insomnia and sleep deprivation for years. I have tried melatonin supplements, magnesium supplements, yoga, meditation, you name it and I've tried it. Yet I still rarely manage to get a good night's rest. 

I started making this mocktail with Anima Mundi's DREAM Elixir, and I have to say I am a huge fan. Adding it to drinks like this gives me the perfect thing to sip on before bed and helps me get sleepy before going to bed! 

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  • Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail:
  • How To Make This Sleep Mocktail:
  • Sleepy Girl Mocktail Substitutions:
  • Sleep Mocktail Variations:
  • What You Will Need To Make This Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail:
  • How To Store This Sleep Mocktail:
  • Top Tip:
  • Frequently Asked Questions:
  • Related Healthy Mocktail Recipes:
  • Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail
  • More Anima Mundi Recipes:

Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail:

This sleep aid drink is the perfect drink for better sleep and it's incredibly easy to make.

a close up of the sleep mocktail with fresh tart cherries on top
  • Pure Tart Cherry Juice - You can find pure tart cherry juice at your local grocery store. Make sure that it is not from concentrate and made with tart cherries, and that it is not mixed with other fruit juices. There is good evidence that tart cherry juice can lead to deep sleep and better quality sleep thanks to the naturally occurring tryptophan and melatonin. Tryptophan helps the body produce the sleep hormone melatonin which helps the body transition to sleep. 
  • Anima Mundi DREAM Elixir - This is the key ingredient for a good night's sleep. If you struggle to dream while you sleep this elixir is a magic potion to help encourage vivid dreams. It contains a blend of Ashwagandha, Kava Kava, Passionflower, Ginger, Skullcap, Blue Lotus, Rose, and Calea zacatechichi Pods. These powerful herbs and adaptogens are known to relax the nervous system, enhance deep sleep, and lead to stronger dream recall. I am obsessed will all things Anima Mundi; if you want to try their products out, you can use my code: "NATURALVEGAN" for 15% off!
  • Sparkling Water - Any sparkling or carbonated water will work just fine for this recipe. I used Pellegrino because the ingredients are very clean.
  • Maple Syrup - I love using maple syrup as a natural sweetener because it has such a deep flavor and it's full of vitamins.

See the recipe card for quantities.

How To Make This Sleep Mocktail:

This sleepy-time mocktail is the perfect easy mocktail to make before bed because it is super easy to make and uses minimal equipment.

1. Begin by combining all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker or tall glass and mix until smooth.

2. Dip the rim of the glass in a natural sugar substitute and fill the glass with ice. Pour the mocktail over the ice and serve!

Hint: Add a couple of ice cubes to the cocktail shaker to ensure the mocktail is chilled

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NEW! 🌟Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail 🌟 Happy Tuesday friends! I’ve got the perfect nightly Mocktail to wind down with for you guys this week. This sleepy time mocktail helps to increase muscle relaxation, restful sleep, and lucid dreaming! This delicious mocktail is the perfect healthy alternative to a glass of wine. It uses 4 simple ingredients and powerful herbs that are sure to improve your sleep quality. The two key sleepy time ingredients are tart cherry juice and the @animamundiherbals DREAM Elixir. There is good evidence that tart cherry juice can lead to deep sleep and better quality sleep thanks to the naturally occurring tryptophan and melatonin. Tryptophan helps the body produce the sleep hormone melatonin which helps the body transition to sleep. The Anima Munro DREAM Elixir is a magic potion to help encourage vivid dreams. It contains a blend of Ashwagandha, Kava Kava, Passionflower, Ginger, Skullcap, Blue Lotus, Rose, and Calea zacatechichi Pods. These powerful herbs and adaptogens are known to relax the nervous system, enhance deep sleep, and lead to stronger dream recall. I seriously love all things Anima Mundi; if you want to try their products out, you can use my code: “NATURALVEGAN” for a discount! This recipe is: vegan, refined sugar-free, oil-free, and gluten-free. You can find the full recipe on my website: theallnaturalvegan.com! Enjoy 💕 #mocktails #mocktail #mocktailrecipe #sleepygirlmocktail #sleepdrink #animamundi #herbalmedicine #herbalifenutrition #herbalremedies #herbalremedy #herbalhealing

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Sleepy Girl Mocktail Substitutions:

There are plenty of easy substitutions that can be made to the original recipe that will allow you to still enjoy healthy sleep.

  • Water - You can use regular water instead of a fizzy drink. I personally don't love carbonated water so I will often use filtered water or coconut water for added electrolytes.
  • Sweetener - Any liquid natural sweetener will work such as date syrup, agave, or homemade simple syrup if you don't mind the extra sugar.
the sleepy girl cherry mocktail with the anima mundi dream elixir

Sleep Mocktail Variations:

Although I love the original recipe of this sleep mocktail and recommend you try it out as-is, there are a couple of fun variations I like to make from time to time. 

  • Soda - Add a prebiotic soda like Poppi or Olipop soda for added flavor and gut health benefits.
  • Extra Relaxing - Add a scoop of magnesium citrate or magnesium glycinate for added relaxing benefits. Since I have so many sleep issues, magnesium gets me a little wired and does not give me good sleep. However, this is uncommon, so you should be okay.
  • Lemon Lime - Add lemon juice and/or lime juice for a cherry limeade mocktail!
  • Chamomile Tea - You can use iced chamomile tea instead of water for added stress reduction and better sleep.

See my Dragon Fruit Mojito Mocktail for another great sleep-friendly mocktail!

What You Will Need To Make This Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail:

This tart cherry mocktail is the perfect addition to your bedtime routine because it doesn't require any crazy equipment and takes less than 5 minutes to put together.

  • Tall Glasses - You will need some sort of tall glass for this mocktail. presentation is key, so I always recommend using fancy glasses.
  • Cocktail Shaker - This is completely option, but I find that it mixes the ingredients together best. 

As always you can find all my go-to equipment on my Amazon storefront or my affiliate page.

close up oof the tart cherry bedtime drink

How To Store This Sleep Mocktail:

I would not recommend storing this mocktail because the carbonation will become flat. Luckily it only takes 5 minutes to make.

Top Tip:

Garnish the mocktail with fresh tart cherries or a rosemary sprig to instantly elevate the look.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What Is Lucid Dreaming?

A lucid dream is a dream where you become aware that you are dreaming while you are dreaming. This allows the dreamer to take some control over the aspects of the dream.

Related Healthy Mocktail Recipes:

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If you try this Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail recipe, I’d really love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. I’d also really appreciate a recipe card rating! Thank you for supporting The All Natural Vegan!

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Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail

This Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail is the perfect easy mocktail to include in your bedtime routine for better sleep. It uses 4 simple ingredients and it only takes 5 minutes to put together. This recipe is vegan, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, and oil-free.
5 from 30 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Servings 1 people

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker optional
  • 1 tall glass

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup pure tart cherry juice not from concentrate
  • 1 ½ cup sparkling water
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Anima Mundi DREAM Elixir "NATURALVEGAN" for 15% off
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Instructions
 

  • Begin by combining all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker or tall glass and mix until smooth.
  • Dip the rim of the glass in a natural sugar substitute and fill the glass with ice. Pour the mocktail over the ice and serve!
Keyword anima mundi, healthy drinks, mocktails, tart cherry mocktail
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  1. KT

    July 15, 2023 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    I love cherries and this had the perfect sweetness! Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Stephanie

    July 15, 2023 at 5:12 pm

    5 stars
    Such a delicious mocktail recipe. I enjoyed this instead of my usual evening glass of wine and I swear I slept much better - and felt less guilty!

    Reply
    • Maayke

      August 09, 2023 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      I made this cherry mocktail for my birthday and it was absolutely perfect!

      Reply
  3. andrea

    July 15, 2023 at 7:31 pm

    5 stars
    this mocktail was uber refreshing. love the tartness and how easy it was to whip up!

    Reply
  4. Irena

    July 15, 2023 at 8:53 pm

    5 stars
    I have heard of tart cherry juice being good for sleep but have never hear of or tried the dream elixir. I am so intrigued to try it but didn’t have it to make the cocktail. So what I did is I mixed the juice with strongly brewed ‘sleepy time’ tea and added the rest of ingredients. It was tasty and I did have a good sleep, coincidentally or not. One thing is to not drink it too close to bedtime or you maybe woken up to go to the restroom 😆

    Reply
  5. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome

    July 15, 2023 at 9:53 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds so good. I love cherries.

    Reply
  6. Jess

    July 15, 2023 at 10:24 pm

    5 stars
    I need this every night! So delish!

    Reply
  7. nancy

    July 17, 2023 at 11:16 pm

    5 stars
    omg i love cherries! This mocktail just hits the spot!

    Reply
  8. Erin

    July 31, 2023 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    What a refreshing summer beverage! This Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail is a perfect way to relax and unwind.

    Reply
  9. Erin

    July 31, 2023 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    What a refreshing summer beverage! This Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail is a great way to relax and unwind.

    Reply
  10. Holly

    July 31, 2023 at 7:03 pm

    5 stars
    Very good and so easy to make!

    Reply
  11. Choclette

    August 01, 2023 at 10:41 am

    5 stars
    I too struggle with sleep and have done for many years now. This Anima Mundi DREAM Elixir sounds like something I have to try. And your cherry mocktail has got to be the way to take it. Sounds so delicious.

    Reply
  12. Seema

    August 01, 2023 at 8:11 pm

    5 stars
    I am sure to love a sleepy time mocktail. Love how beautiful this looks.

    Reply
  13. Covita

    August 10, 2023 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    I love cherry so this drink was calling to me- Homerun! Delicious

    Reply
  14. Cpg

    August 16, 2023 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious- I love the Tart cherry! So easy to make

    Reply
  15. Nancy

    August 17, 2023 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    Love this combination of cherries. It was a nice way to end the night.

    Reply
  16. Catherine Poitras

    September 11, 2023 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    Exactly what I needed! So clever, I'm happy to get my beauty sleep back and so Delicious.

    Reply
  17. Stephanie

    September 11, 2023 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    Delish cherry mocktail! My go-to drink when I've had a tough day and want something to relax me. The coconut water works nicely with the cherry juice - I would not have thought to combine these two ingredients.

    Reply
  18. Padma

    September 12, 2023 at 8:52 am

    Such a delicious drink. Love that it is sugar free and gluten free.

    Reply

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