Midnight Calm Tonic
A warming nightcap with magnesium, chamomile, and tart cherry for natural sleep support. Soothing, gentle, and genuinely delicious.
Equipment
- Strainer
- Bar Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 chamomile tea bag or 1 tablespoon loose chamomile
- 1/4 cup tart cherry juice unsweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon magnesium glycinate powder about 100mg elemental magnesium
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil, then remove from heat. Add chamomile and steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bag or strain loose chamomile. Pour tea into your favorite mug.
- Add tart cherry juice, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir until honey dissolves.
- Add magnesium glycinate powder and stir until completely dissolved. It may fizz slightly.
- Let cool to comfortable drinking temperature, about 2-3 minutes.
- Sip slowly as part of your wind-down routine, ideally 30-60 minutes before bed.
Notes
Drink 30-60 minutes before desired sleep time for best results. The magnesium and chamomile work gradually. Can be made ahead and gently reheated. Store refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCarbohydrates: 26gPotassium: 150mgSugar: 24g
