BHA & BHT Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
This refreshing blended tonic is everything you want in a cool, vibrant drink ā bright lemon, fragrant basil, creamy cucumber, and a warm golden hue from real turmeric. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which matters when you're trying to avoid synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT that sneak into so many packaged beverages and flavored drinks. Blending fresh cucumber with basil and straining it into a clean, silky liquid gives you something that feels almost spa-like but comes together in just a few minutes at home. The honey adds a gentle sweetness that plays beautifully against the earthiness of the turmeric and the brightness of the lemon juice. Topping each glass with sparkling water at the end keeps things lively and effervescent without reaching for any store-bought mixers that might carry unwanted additives. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks ā serve it immediately so the bubbles stay lively and the garnish stays crisp.
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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 Ā½ tsp ground turmeric)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp honey
- Ā½ 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 30ā45 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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