Brazil Nut Free Cucumber-Basil Beet Tonic
This vibrant, jewel-toned drink is earthy from fresh beet, cooling from cucumber, and brightened with lemon and a whisper of honey — the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. Fresh basil and grated ginger add an herby, slightly spicy backbone that keeps every sip interesting. The whole thing comes together in a blender and gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so the final texture is silky and clean rather than thick or pulpy. Every single ingredient is a whole, recognizable food — no packaged mixes, no mystery additives, and absolutely nothing to second-guess for anyone avoiding tree nuts. It's naturally free of the common allergens that tend to sneak into store-bought wellness drinks and bottled tonics. Serve it straight over ice for a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up, or dress it up with a few basil leaves and cucumber slices when you want something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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