Tart Cherry Moon Milk for Sleep - with Schisandra Rose + Elderberry

This is an evening cup designed to ease the transition from doing to resting. Tart cherry juice — one of the richest natural food sources of melatonin precursors — mingles with silky plant milk while chamomile and cinnamon slowly unfurl their cozy warmth. Then come the alchemical touches: Schisandra Rose Elixir's floral, slightly mysterious brightness and Black Elderberry Elixir's dark, juicy depth turn an everyday cup into something genuinely enchanting. The result is a ruby-red potion that is as beautiful as it is nourishing: something to look forward to, sip slowly, and let the evening unwind around.

Moon milk is an Ayurvedic-inspired bedtime drink — warm, spiced, and made with ingredients traditionally used to support rest and relaxation. This version leans into tart cherry as its base, which has gained significant attention in wellness circles for its naturally occurring compounds that support the body's sleep-wake cycle.*

Paired with the adaptogenic and botanical support of Schisandra and Elderberry, and the gentle calming qualities of chamomile, this is a cup that works with your body's natural rhythms rather than against them.*

The Botanicals Behind the Magic

Schisandra Rose Elixir: Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) is a five-flavored berry revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine as an adaptogen that supports the nervous system, liver, and skin.* Our Schisandra Rose Elixir blends it with rose for a formula that brings both a beautiful complexity of flavor and a sense of calm, grounded vitality.* It adds a floral, lightly tart brightness here that elevates the whole drink.

Black Elderberry Elixir: Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) has been used in traditional European herbalism for centuries, particularly in the context of immune and seasonal wellness support.* Rich and deeply colored, our Elderberry Elixir contributes a dark, jammy depth to this moon milk that perfectly complements the tart cherry and spice.

Chamomile: One of the most widely used calming botanicals in the world, chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) has a long tradition of use as a gentle nervine, supporting relaxation and ease before sleep.*

Tart Cherry Juice: Unsweetened tart cherry juice is the base of this recipe, bringing natural tartness, a rich ruby color, and its well-documented association with melatonin support and nighttime recovery.*

RECIPE

Prep time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
Recipe by: Lauren May

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup plant-based milk
• ½ cup unsweetened tart cherry juice
• 1 tsp Schisandra Rose Elixir
• 1 Tbsp Black Elderberry Elixir
• 1 Tbsp chamomile flowers
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup

Instructions:

Combine the milk, cherry juice, Schisandra Rose Elixir, Black Elderberry Elixir, chamomile, and cinnamon in a small pot. Heat over medium low heat for 5-8 minutes or until warm and frothy, but not boiling. Remove from heat and strain out solids. Allow to cool slightly before adding honey or maple syrup. Enjoy in your favorite mug.

Shop The Ingredients

• Schisandra Rose Elixir: clarity + balance*
• Black Elderberry Elixir: immune support*
• Chamomile Flowers: calm + relaxation*