Sip Your Way to Sleep
Unwinding for bed can be hard, but we have some sips to send you right to sleep! A warm cup of tea has been the go-to remedy for restlessness, but Sleepy Time Mocktails make bedtime drinks so much more fun.
The most important ingredient in your sleepy-time mocktail is magnesium, which helps your muscles relax and your body de-stress by regulating your mood. You can purchase liquid magnesium drops or powder at most drug stores and kickstart your bedtime journey! The other ingredients are up to you, so let's dive into some sleepy-time mocktail recipes that are making us drift off already!
Lavender Fizz
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Recipe:
Sparkling water
2 tbsp lemonade
½ tsp lavender syrup
1 serving of magnesium
This drink has the perfect amount of citrus without giving you a sugar rush right before bed. Lavender has been proven to help with relaxation, and along with magnesium, you'll be out like a light!
Tart Cherry
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Recipe:
¾ cup tart cherry juice
¼ cup sparkling water
1 squeeze of lime
1 serving of magnesium
This is the viral TikTok recipe that kick-started the sleepy time mocktail trend, and for a good reason! Not only is this drink delicious, but cherry juice naturally contains melatonin. Melatonin is the bedtime supplement, making this the bedtime drink.
Vanilla Almond
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Recipe:
1 cup of warm almond milk
¼ tsp vanilla syrup
1 tsp honey
1 pinch of cinnamon
1 serving of magnesium
This recipe brings us back to the basics: a warm cup of milk before bed. If you're not utterly in love with cow's milk, this drink is perfect for you! Vanilla aroma is known to be relaxing, making it perfect for bedtime!
Citrus Spritz
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Recipe:
½ cup orange juice
½ cup sparkling water
1 serving of magnesium
This recipe is simple but effective! Think of it as a summer spritz, so you can go to bed dreaming of a beach vacation. With midterms coming up, this drink could be your perfect escape!
Sleepy Girl Tea
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Recipe:
1 cup of chamomile tea
2 tsp of honey
1 serving of magnesium
This recipe is the original sleepy time mocktail, but that doesn't mean it's not effective. Chamomile tea has always been a bedtime staple, but adding some magnesium will help you drift off even faster!
We at The Edge love our sleep, but after a long day, it can be hard to relax. Sleepy time mocktails can help! Feel free to add your own twist to any of these recipes, and make your bedtime routine yours. Hate orange juice? Use cranberry juice instead! We are getting tired just writing this. Cheers and sweet dreams from The Edge!
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