Beef Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

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Cool, herby, and faintly golden from the turmeric, this blended tonic is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. Fresh cucumber and basil are blended together with bright lemon juice and a touch of honey, then strained until the liquid is silky smooth before being topped with sparkling water for a satisfying fizz. The turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous warm hue without overpowering the delicate herbal notes — it's refreshing in the best possible way. Because every single ingredient here comes straight from the produce section or pantry, there's zero concern about hidden animal-derived additives sneaking into your glass. The straining step is worth the extra minute — it gives the tonic a clean, almost elegant texture that feels far more special than the effort involved. Serve it over ice on a hot afternoon or as a sophisticated non-alcoholic option at your next gathering, and don't skip the cucumber and basil garnish if you want to really impress.

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Ingredients

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
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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