Pork Free Cucumber-Basil Beet Tonic
This vibrant, jewel-toned drink is earthy, bright, and surprisingly refreshing — the kind of thing that makes you feel good just looking at it. Fresh beet brings a deep, slightly sweet base, while cucumber keeps things cool and light, and a handful of basil adds an herbal lift that ties it all together. A little grated ginger and fresh lemon juice give it a gentle zing, and a touch of honey rounds out the flavor without making it cloying. The whole thing gets blended smooth and then strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so what ends up in your glass is a clean, silky tonic with none of the pulpy texture. It's naturally free of any animal-derived ingredients beyond the honey, and every single component is a whole, recognizable food — no label-reading required. Serve it over ice with a sprig of basil or a few cucumber slices and it looks like something from a high-end juice bar, but it comes together in minutes right at home.
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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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