Description
This Sleepy Girl Mocktail is a delightful blend of chamomile tea, tart cherry juice, and apple juice, with a hint of ginger and a fizzy finish. Refreshing and soothing, it’s perfect for winding down or as a special treat.
Ingredients
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For the Sleepy Girl Mocktail:
- 1/2 cup chamomile tea
- 1 cup tart cherry juice
- 1/4 cup apple juice or apple cider
- 1/4 inch fresh ginger
- 1 bottle sparkling water
Optional for Garnish:
- Rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Brew Chamomile Tea: Start by brewing chamomile tea and allowing it to steep.
- Prepare Mix: In a saucepan, combine cherry juice, tea, apple juice, and ginger. Boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cool Mixture: Remove ginger and let the mixture cool.
- Serve: Shake with ice or pour over ice. Add soda and garnish with rosemary or ginger.
Notes
- Use 100% juice with no added sugar.
- Omit apple juice to reduce sugar content.
- Trader Joe’s offers affordable tart cherry juice. Pomegranate juice can be substituted for similar benefits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 71 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 46mg
- Fat: 0.04g
- Saturated Fat: 0.01g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.01g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
