I might do this experiment again with four ounces of juice and some sparkling water to minimize the grogginess. Tart cherry ...

Sparkling limeade option ... Process the cherries and water for about 30 seconds to make a cherry “juice”. Pour the cherry juice through a strainer into the pitcher of ice.

Tart cherry juice became a hot topic in 2023 as the main ingredient in the viral “sleepy girl mocktail.” But the benefits of tart cherry juice may go beyond helping you get a good night’s rest.