Chicken Free Beet & Lemon Vegetable Tonic
This vibrant tonic is a serious wake-up call in a glass — earthy beet, cooling cucumber, bright lemon, and a kick of fresh ginger all blended together into something that looks almost too beautiful to drink. The deep magenta color alone is enough to stop you mid-scroll, but the flavor is what keeps you coming back. Celery and parsley round out the base with a clean, green freshness, while a pinch of sea salt ties everything together in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated. A touch of ground turmeric can be stirred in for extra warmth and color if you're feeling it. The whole thing gets strained smooth, so you end up with a polished, pulp-free drink that feels like something from a juice bar — without the price tag. It's completely plant-based and built entirely from whole vegetables, herbs, and citrus, so there's zero guesswork about what's in it. Serve it over ice the moment it's ready for the best flavor and that gorgeous, jewel-toned finish.
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2 servings
- 1 medium beet (about 6 oz), peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ medium cucumber, roughly chopped
- 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tbsp)
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup cold filtered water
- 1 pinch sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped beet, cucumber, celery, lemon juice, ginger, parsley, water, and sea salt to a blender. If using turmeric, add it now.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 60–90 seconds, until the mixture is fully broken down and uniformly deep magenta with no visible chunks.
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