August 14, 2025 · 4 min read
If a Two-Year-Old Could Mix a Nighttime Cocktail…
The Sleepy Time Drink You’ve Been Waiting For
At Clean State, we have a little obsession: elixirs.
Morning elixirs that greet the day with brightness, evening elixirs that tuck you in like a favorite blanket, and every soothing sip in between.
An elixir is more than a drink—it’s a moment. A gentle blend of beauty, flavor, and nourishment that cares for both your body and your spirit.
They support your health, your glow, your happiness… and honestly? They just taste so good.
So, to welcome this week’s theme of “Nighttime Routines,” I’m sharing my favorite evening ritual: our dreamy Sleepy Time Drink. My 2-year-old named it himself—proof that this is comfort in a cup, no matter your age.
A dreamy nighttime elixir
Sleepy Time Drink
Ingredients
- ½ cup tart cherry juice
- 1 serving magnesium powder (check your product’s label—every brand is different; we love 1 tsp of Magnesi-Om)
- Ice
- Milk of choice
How to Make It
Mix the Base
Mix the tart cherry juice with your magnesium powder in a glass.
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice.
Pour & Swirl
Fill the rest of the way with your milk of choice—watch as the colors swirl into a gorgeous maroon gradient. Stir to combine.
Sip & Settle
Sip, smile, and let the relaxation begin.
Pro Tips
- Make your own pumpkin seed milk for an extra magnesium boost—see the recipe linked below.
- Tart cherry juice is naturally rich in melatonin, helping your body slip toward sleep.
- Magnesium eases muscle tension and supports a calm nervous system.
Why It Works
Tart cherry juice offers natural melatonin, magnesium supports calm, and pumpkin seed milk adds even more magnesium plus healthy fats and minerals that nurture your nervous system.
Why It Works
Tart cherry juice is naturally rich in melatonin, helping your body slip toward sleep. Magnesium eases muscle tension and supports calm. If you use pumpkin seed milk, you get even more magnesium—plus healthy fats and minerals that nurture your nervous system.
Pro tip: Make your own pumpkin seed milk for an extra magnesium boost—here’s the recipe.
A creamy, magnesium-rich milk
Pumpkin Seed Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 cups fresh water, plus more for soaking
Optional Add-Ins
- Maple syrup
- 1–2 dates
- Vanilla extract
- A pinch of cinnamon
How to Make It
Soak
In a bowl, cover pumpkin seeds with water and add salt. Let soak 8–12 hours (overnight).
Drain & Rinse
Drain the soaked seeds and rinse well.
Blend
Blend soaked seeds with 4 cups fresh water until silky smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
Flavor
Add any flavorings and blend again.
Strain
For extra creaminess, strain through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer.
Pro Tips
- Naturally rich in magnesium, healthy fats, and minerals that nurture your nervous system.
- Store in a sealed glass jar in the fridge and shake before using.
- Use it as the milk of choice in your Sleepy Time Drink for an extra magnesium boost.
Rest Well
Enjoy, rest well, and let your evening ritual become something you truly look forward to.
Enjoy, rest well, and let your evening ritual become something you truly look forward to.
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