Tart Cherry Ginger Sleepy Girl Mocktail
A cozy, anti-inflammatory mocktail with ginger, cherry, and thyme
This Tart Cherry Thyme Ginger Mocktail is the perfect holiday drink when you want something festive, beautiful, and supportive for your gut and hormones. Tart cherry is naturally rich in antioxidants, thyme adds an herbal brightness, and fresh ginger brings that warm digestive support that feels especially good during the holiday season.
It tastes like a grown-up spiced cherry spritz — refreshing, lightly sweet, and so soothing on the stomach. You can enjoy this any time of day, and it pairs beautifully with your healthier holiday meals.
Ingredients
Serves 1
3 oz tart cherry juice (unsweetened)
1–2 tsp freshly grated ginger (adjust to taste)
1 small sprig of fresh thyme
Pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
Sparkling water to top
Ice
Optional but delicious:
Extra thyme for garnish
A thin orange slice or peel
Instructions
Grate the ginger
Add freshly grated ginger directly into your glass.
(If you want a smoother drink, you can press the grated ginger through a fine mesh strainer first.)Build the base
Add your 3 oz tart cherry juice, a pinch of cinnamon, a tiny pinch of sea salt, and 1 sprig of fresh thyme.
Stir to combine and let it sit 1–2 minutes so the thyme infuses.Add ice
Fill the glass with ice to chill the drink and help blend the flavors.Top with sparkling water
Pour sparkling water over the ice to fill the glass.
Give it a light stir.Garnish + Serve
Add another fresh thyme sprig and a twist of orange if you’re feeling extra festive.
Serve immediately and enjoy this cozy, spiced, gut-friendly holiday mocktail.
Why This Mocktail Is Gut-Friendly
Tart cherry helps support melatonin, inflammation, and muscle recovery.
Fresh ginger is grounding, soothing, and supports digestion after heavier meals.
Thyme adds antioxidants and gentle immune support.
Cinnamon + salt enhance flavor while helping keep blood sugar stable.
This is a mocktail that feels like holiday comfort and nourishment.
