Natural Sleep Aid: Denver Homesteader Shares 'Sleep Soother Mocktail' Recipe

Denver, CO – A local urban homesteader, known online as Kait, recently shared a natural remedy for sleep difficulties: a 'Sleep Soother Mocktail.' The recipe, detailed in a recent video, combines tart cherry juice, lime juice, peppermint leaves, and sparkling water. According to Kait, tart cherry juice is a key ingredient due to its natural melatonin content and tryptophan, which aids the body in producing its own melatonin. "Tart cherry is great for sleep because it naturally contains melatonin, a sleep hormone, as well as tryptophan which helps the body to produce its own melatonin," she explained in her video. Lime juice, rich in Vitamin C, potassium, zinc, and magnesium, is highlighted for its anti-inflammatory properties and relaxing benefits. Peppermint, with its high menthol content, is noted for improving circulation and aiding digestion, making it ideal for an after-dinner drink. The mocktail is prepared by muddling mint leaves and lime juice, then adding tart cherry juice and ice, and topping it off with sparkling water. Kait recommends sipping the drink approximately 30 minutes before bedtime to support natural sleep.