Description
Tart cherry juice is a vibrant, tangy drink made from Montmorency or sour cherries. Known for its deep red color and bold, slightly sour flavor, I love drinking it chilled on its own or mixing it into smoothies. It’s packed with antioxidants and often praised for its natural health benefits—from better sleep to reduced muscle soreness.
Ingredients
- 100% tart cherry juice (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
- Optional: water or sparkling water (to dilute)
- Optional: honey or maple syrup (to sweeten, if desired)
Instructions
- Shake or stir the tart cherry juice before serving.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy chilled or over ice.
- Optional: dilute with water or sparkling water to taste.
- Optional: add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.
Notes
- Look for ‘100% tart cherry juice’ on the label to avoid added sugars and fillers.
- Drink 1/2 to 1 cup per day if using for sleep or recovery benefits.
- Tastes great mixed with lemonade, orange juice, or herbal teas.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American / Functional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tart cherry juice, cherry juice benefits, anti-inflammatory drink, sleep drink, recovery juice