TikTok's "Sleepy Girl Mocktail"
I tried it… Here’s what I think.
The “Sleepy Girl Mocktail”, a term coined by viral content creator, @gracie_norton , is made up of only three ingredients! Her first video about it was posted in March of 2023, but her second video posted in November 2023 gained the most traction with more than 1.5 million views with hundreds of comments saying the recipe has helped others. Gracie’s social media account is dedicated to her tried-and-true wellness tips & tricks and her way of getting through each day.
Costing between $30 - $45 for the entire recipe, this can be a costly way to get some sleep, but many swear by this nightly concoction.
Gracie’s ingredients include:
1 teaspoon of magnesium powder (optional)
1 ½ cup tart cherry juice *(contains melatonin & tryptophan
1 can of Lemon Lime Ollipop
*Tart cherry juice contains both melatonin and tryptophan, which are both linked to getting a better night’s sleep. The probiotic soda on the other hand though, could cause digestive discomfort when sleeping, so try not to drink this and hop directly into bed. The magnesium part of the mocktail is optional and is not for everyone. Follow-up videos have mentioned that the melatonin triggering vivid dreams causes her anxiety, and it shouldn’t be paired with those being treated for a medical condition. The most important thing about this drink is to remember that it’s just a silly little trend, and not prescribed by any doctors.*
I went to my local Target searching for the ingredients and ended up buying cranberry pomegranate juice and a Strawberry Lemon poppi soda. Later that night I mixed it all together, tucked myself in bed and had some of the best sleep I’ve had in a while!! I fell asleep faster than normal but slept like I always do. This was interesting since I went away from the original recipe a bit; had I stuck exactly to the recipe, my results might have been different. This is definitely something I’d only do once in a while and not every night. It’s a fun little treat and a way to take care of yourself, but it shouldn’t be added to your nightly routine.
For those looking for something on a more affordable scale, things I’d recommend to get some better sleep would be:
No screen time half an hour before bed
No caffeine after dinnertime
Have you tried to make the “Sleepy Girl Mocktail”? Tag us @theedgemag on Instagram! We’d love to see.