Bedtime Mocktail Series: Dream State Spritz

If you’re looking for a calming, hydrating mocktail to help you unwind at the end of a long day, you’ve found it! This soothing blend of blood orange juice, chamomile tea, honey and lime was crafted to bring a little zen to your evenings. It’s deliciously light and refreshing and offers some functional benefits from the chilled chamomile tea.

So, why do these ingredients work so well together?

The brightness and zing of the citrus pairs perfectly with the soft floral of the chamomile tea, while the sweetness of honey ties everything together beautifully.

Blood orange offers a sweet citrus flavor, while also being rich in vitamin C and powerful antioxidants. Not to mention, that amazing color.

Chamomile tea has long been used as a natural way to promote relaxation and better sleep. Its calming properties come from apigenin, a plant compound that may help ease stress and support restful sleep. It also adds a beautiful floral note that is both delicious and soothing.

Lime juice adds a lovely zing, and its acidity helps to balance out the sweetness, while the honey simple syrup provides a smooth, rounded finish with a touch of warmth.

Prefer bubbles? While too many bubbles can cause issues for some right before bed, you do have the option of adding a little soda water or your sparkling beverage of choice. We love using either a lime sparkling water or a little kombucha for a probiotic hit.

Whether you’re winding down for the evening, searching for a new pre-bedtime ritual or simple craving something that is both calming and functional, this simple pour and stir recipe can be made in minutes and is the perfect way to ease into rest.

Photo courtesy of Natalie Battaglia.

Ingredients

3oz (90ml) blood orange juice
3oz (90ml) chilled chamomile tea
1oz (30ml) honey simple syrup (simple method below)
Squeeze of lime juice
Optional: top with soda water or a sparkling beverage of your choice
Optional garnish: dehydrated or fresh blood orange or lime slices

Method

Add blood orange juice, chilled chamomile tea, honey simple syrup and a squeeze of lime juice to a short tumbler over ice. Stir and garnish if you wish.

Tips + Tricks

To make the honey simple syrup: place ½ oz honey and ½ oz water in a small dish and microwave for 10 seconds. Stir to combine and set aside to cool slightly before using.

Use fresh juices if you can – they always taste best! If bottled is all you have, that’s fine too.

Bedtime Mocktail Series: Dream State Spritz

Photo courtesy of Natalie Battaglia.

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Natalie is the founder of the mocktail recipe blog The Mindful Mocktail. She creates sophisticated, nourishing non-alcoholic cocktails and encourages readers to explore a life with less alcohol. Referred to as a thought leader in the alcohol-free space, Natalie has a passion for making non-alcoholic drinks exciting and delicious.