Gelatin Free Beet & Lemon Vegetable Tonic
This vibrant, jewel-toned tonic is earthy, bright, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something good for yourself with every sip. Beet brings a deep, almost sweet richness, while fresh ginger and lemon cut right through it with a zippy kick that wakes everything up. Celery and parsley round out the flavor with a clean, green note that keeps the whole thing from feeling heavy. Because it's made entirely from whole vegetables, citrus, and spices blended and strained at home, there's absolutely nothing to second-guess about what's in your glass. Many store-bought wellness drinks and flavored tonics sneak in thickeners or setting agents that aren't always obvious on the label, so making your own is the cleanest route. The optional pinch of turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden undertone to that already stunning magenta color. Serve it over ice the moment it's strained and it's honestly hard to believe something this beautiful came together in under five minutes.
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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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