The 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' Is Going Viral For All the Right Reasons

If you've been browsing TikTok the past few years, you may have noticed that a beautiful red drink called the Sleepy Girl Mocktail is getting a lot of buzz, and it's for a good reason. It's a healthy alternative to sleeping pills that actually works.

This simple mocktail was originally created by wellness podcaster and TikTok creator Gracie Norton in January 2023. It quickly went viral and still trends today. The mixture includes three ingredients: tart cherry juice, magnesium powder, and prebiotic soda.

Here's Why the Sleepy Girl Mocktail Works

The secret to the Sleepy Girl Mocktail is in the tart cherry juice and the magnesium powder. Tart cherry juice is loaded with natural melatonin, which is a hormone produced by our pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles. The juice also contains tryptophan, which is an essential amino acid that the body converts into melatonin and serotonin. Essential amino acids are not created in the body. Just as the name suggests, we need them. And we can only get them from food.

Magnesium balances neurotransmitters and helps with mood, sleep, memory, and muscle movement, all of which affect a good night's sleep. At least half of the adults in the U.S. do not get enough magnesium in their diets.

Sleepy Girl Mocktail Recipe

• 1/2 - 2/3 cup tart cherry juice

  • *Pro tip: Make sure the tart cherry juice is pure and not a cocktail blend.

• 1/2 -1 tbsp magnesium powder

• Your favorite probiotic soda to taste

• Optional: Ice Cubes

To make, add all the ingredients into a shaker or pour into a glass and stir. We suggest using a champagne glass to make your bedtime ritual ultra glam.

While the Sleepy Girl Mocktail may not be the answer to everyone's sleepless nights, it will at least give you a boost of nutrients to help calm your mind and body before tucking yourself in every night.