Black Pepper Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
Cool, herby, and vibrantly golden, this blended tonic is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. Fresh cucumber and bright basil get blended together with earthy turmeric, a squeeze of lemon, and a touch of honey before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned liquid. The result is refreshing in a way that feels almost spa-like ā clean and lively without being overly sweet. For anyone avoiding black pepper, this is a completely natural fit since none of the warmth here comes from pepper at all; turmeric carries the depth on its own. Topping each glass with sparkling water adds a gentle fizz that makes the whole thing feel a little celebratory. It comes together quickly with just a blender and a fine-mesh strainer, and the garnish of cucumber slices and fresh basil makes it look far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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