Bedtime Mocktail Series: The Sleepy Fig

The Sleepy Fig mocktail contains a beautiful, soothing blend of fig, vanilla and orange and has been crafted with rest and relaxation in mind. Each ingredient was chosen not just for its flavor, but for its potential to support relaxation and better sleep.

Fresh figs offer a dose of magnesium and potassium, two minerals known to help support healthy sleep patterns. The addition of fig brings a natural, subtle sweetness to this mocktail and pairs beautifully with vanilla and orange.

Vanilla has long been used in aromatherapy for its calming properties, and the scent of vanilla has been shown to reduce anxiety and promote feelings of comfort, making it a perfect addition to this relaxation mocktail.

Photo courtesy of Natalie Battaglia.

With its gorgeous golden color, orange juice contains a dose of vitamin c and b vitamins – be sure to use fresh juice if you can! Our other mixer is coconut water, which is perfect for hydrating in the evening with its naturally occurring electrolytes like potassium and magnesium.

These 4 ingredients create a perfectly balanced bedtime evening mocktail…sip The Sleepy Fig as part of your evening wind-down and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep!

Ingredients

1 fresh fig
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 oz (60 ml) orange juice
2 oz (60 ml) coconut water
Squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
Optional garnishes: fresh fig slices, edible flowers, citrus wheels

Scoop the fig pulp into your shaker. Add the vanilla extract, orange juice, coconut water and an optional squeeze of lemon. Add a few cubes of ice , replace the lid and shake for around 15 seconds, until ingredients are combined.

Fill your glass with ice and double strain the mixture in. You can single strain if you don’t mind a few fig pieces in your glass (we prefer it this way!). Garnish and serve.

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.