Cashew Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
This vibrant blended tonic is cool, herbal, and just a little earthy ā the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a glass. Fresh cucumber and bright basil do the heavy lifting, while grated turmeric adds a gentle warmth and that gorgeous golden hue without overpowering the whole thing. A squeeze of lemon and a touch of honey bring everything into balance, so each sip is refreshing rather than sharp or bitter. The blending and straining process is key here ā it pulls all that clean, vivid flavor out of the solids and leaves you with a silky, jewel-toned liquid that looks as good as it tastes. Topped with sparkling water, it has a light effervescence that makes it feel a little celebratory, whether you're serving it at brunch or just treating yourself on a weekday afternoon. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-reading stress or substitution gymnastics required ā just straightforward, feel-good ingredients you can trust.
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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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