Artificial Flavors Free Cucumber-Basil Beet Tonic
This vibrant drink is earthy, bright, and refreshing all at once — the kind of thing that looks stunning in a glass and tastes even better than it looks. Every drop of flavor here comes straight from real, whole ingredients: fresh beet, cucumber, basil, ginger, and lemon juice, with just a touch of honey and sea salt to round it all out. There's no flavor packet, no concentrate, and nothing artificial hiding in the mix, which makes it a genuinely clean option when you want something more interesting than plain water. The blending and straining process pulls out a silky, jewel-toned liquid that feels almost fancy without requiring any special equipment beyond a blender and a fine-mesh strainer. Ginger and lemon give it a lively, slightly zingy backbone, while the basil adds an herbal note that keeps it from tasting like a straight vegetable juice. Served over ice with a few fresh garnishes, it's the kind of drink you'd happily set out for guests — or just make for yourself on a slow afternoon.
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2 servings
- 1 medium beet (about 6 oz), peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ medium cucumber (about 5 oz), roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 cup cold water
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving (optional)
- fresh basil leaves or cucumber slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped beet, cucumber, basil leaves, grated ginger, lemon juice, honey, cold water, and sea salt to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 60 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large measuring cup or bowl. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing the solids firmly with the back of a spoon until only dry pulp remains and all liquid has passed through.
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