Xanthan Gum Free Cucumber-Basil Beet Tonic
This vibrant tonic is earthy, bright, and refreshing all at once — the kind of drink that looks stunning in a glass and tastes even better than it looks. Fresh beet brings a deep, jewel-toned color and natural sweetness, while cucumber keeps things cool and light, and basil adds an herby lift that ties everything together beautifully. A little grated ginger and fresh lemon juice give it a gentle zing that makes each sip feel alive and energizing. Many packaged wellness drinks and store-bought tonics sneak in thickeners and stabilizers that can be hard to spot on a label. This one is completely homemade and blended from whole ingredients, so you know exactly what's going in your glass — no additives, no fillers, nothing you didn't put there yourself. The fine-mesh straining step is what makes it work so well: it pulls out all the pulp and leaves behind a silky-smooth, naturally thickened liquid that drinks like something you'd pay way too much for at a juice bar. Serve it over ice with a few fresh basil leaves on top and it's honestly a little moment of luxury on a weekday 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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