AIP Friendly Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
Cool, herby, and faintly golden from fresh turmeric, this blended and strained tonic is the kind of drink that feels genuinely restorative without trying too hard. Every ingredient here — cucumber, basil, lemon juice, honey, turmeric — is clean and whole, which matters a lot when you're navigating a protocol that rules out so many packaged beverages and their mystery additives. The blending and straining process pulls out a silky, pulp-free liquid that's surprisingly elegant, almost like something you'd pay too much for at a juice bar. A touch of honey rounds out the brightness from the lemon, and the sparkling water finish gives it a light, celebratory fizz that makes it feel like a real treat rather than a health obligation. It comes together in under ten minutes and serves two, so it's easy enough for a quiet weekday morning or a weekend brunch spread. Garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of basil and it looks genuinely beautiful in the glass.
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2 servings
- 1 medium english cucumber (about 10 oz), roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tsp fresh turmeric, peeled and grated (or ½ tsp ground turmeric)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 1/2 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 cup sparkling water, for topping
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 thin cucumber slices, for garnish (optional)
- 2 small fresh basil sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped cucumber, basil leaves, turmeric, lemon juice, honey, and cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher or large measuring cup, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Let the strained liquid rest for 5 minutes so any remaining foam settles.
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