Carrageenan Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
This vibrant blended tonic is cool, herby, and just a little earthy ā the kind of drink that feels genuinely refreshing rather than just flavored water. Fresh cucumber and basil bring a garden-bright lift, while turmeric adds a subtle warmth and that gorgeous golden hue without overpowering the whole glass. A squeeze of lemon and a touch of honey round everything out into something that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. The real beauty here is that every ingredient is whole and straightforward ā no store-bought concentrates, no packaged drink mixes, and none of the thickeners or stabilizers that sneak into so many bottled beverages and pre-made tonics. Straining the blended mixture gives you a silky, clean liquid that pairs beautifully with the sparkling water finish. It's the kind of thing you'll want to make on a hot afternoon when you need something that feels a little special without requiring much fuss at all.
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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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