Gluten Free Beet & Lemon Vegetable Tonic
This vibrant magenta tonic is one of those drinks that looks almost too beautiful to sip — and then you taste it and wonder why you haven't been making it every week. Earthy beet, cool cucumber, bright lemon, and a kick of fresh ginger come together in a way that feels genuinely refreshing rather than like a health chore. Because every single ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed plant or spice, there's nothing to second-guess — no hidden additives, no grain-based fillers, just clean produce blended and strained into something seriously satisfying. The optional turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden undertone to that deep jewel-toned color. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, smooth liquid that's easy to drink and feels a little elevated, like something you'd pay too much for at a juice bar. Serve it over ice the moment it's made to keep everything crisp and cold — this one is best enjoyed fresh.
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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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