Seeds Free Cucumber-Basil Beet Tonic
This vibrant blended drink is earthy, bright, and surprisingly refreshing — the kind of thing that makes you feel good just looking at it. Beet brings a deep, jewel-toned color and natural sweetness, while cucumber keeps things cool and light, and fresh basil adds an herbal lift that ties everything together. A hit of grated ginger and fresh lemon juice give it a lively, slightly zingy edge that balances the honey beautifully. The whole thing gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve until it's silky smooth, so you get a clean, polished tonic rather than a thick smoothie. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward — no packaged blends, no hidden additives, nothing to second-guess if you're keeping seeds out of your diet. It comes together in just a blender and a strainer, making it an effortless way to treat yourself to something that feels genuinely nourishing.
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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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