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Tart cherry juice is made from sour cherries, usually the Montmorency variety, and comes as ready-to-drink juice, concentrate or powder. Here's how to choose and use each.

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Tart cherry juice is made from sour cherries, usually the Montmorency variety, and comes as ready-to-drink juice, concentrate or powder. Here's how to choose and use each.

What is tart cherry juice?

Tart (sour) cherries are a different fruit from sweet cherries: sharper and used mostly for juice, baking and dried fruit. Montmorency is the most widely grown tart cherry in the US, and Michigan is the largest producer.

Tart cherry juice gained new attention through the 'sleepy girl mocktail', a mix of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder and sparkling water shared widely on social media. Tart cherries naturally contain melatonin, but research on sleep is limited, and this isn't medical advice.

How to choose

  • Juice: ready to drink. Look for 100% juice or 'unsweetened' if you want no added sugar.
  • Concentrate: the best value per serving. It's diluted with water, so follow the ratio on the bottle.
  • Powder: convenient for smoothies and travel.
  • Blends: some juices mix tart cherry with apple or grape to soften the tartness.

Brands and prices

Brands in this collection include Cheribundi, Cherry Bay Orchards, Dynamic Health, Country Spoon, R.W. Knudsen and Tart is Smart. Most products are priced between $28 and $91. You'll also find items labeled gluten-free, vegan, organic and non-GMO by their makers.

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How to use it

For a sleepy girl mocktail, pour 4–6 oz of tart cherry juice over ice, stir in a serving of magnesium powder, and top with sparkling water. Tart cherry also works in smoothies, salad dressings, sauces for pork or duck, and baking. Refrigerate after opening.

Frequently asked questions

Is tart cherry juice the same as cherry juice?

No. Most cherry juice is made from sweet cherries or blends; tart cherry juice uses sour varieties such as Montmorency and tastes sharper.

How do I use the concentrate?

Mix a small amount with still or sparkling water, following the ratio on the bottle.

Does it help with sleep?

Tart cherries contain melatonin and small studies have looked at sleep, but the evidence is limited. Talk to a healthcare professional about sleep concerns.

How long does it keep once opened?

Refrigerate it and follow the label. Concentrate usually keeps much longer than juice.

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