Chicken Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
This vibrant blended tonic is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself ā and it tastes incredible while doing it. Cool cucumber and fragrant fresh basil come together with bright lemon juice and a touch of honey, while turmeric adds that gorgeous golden hue and a subtly earthy warmth underneath it all. The whole thing gets strained smooth, poured over ice, and finished with a splash of sparkling water for a refreshing fizz that feels almost spa-like. Since every ingredient here is whole, plant-based, and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass ā no labels to decode, no hidden animal proteins, just clean, real food. It's a great option for anyone who wants a sophisticated non-alcoholic drink that goes beyond plain water or store-bought juice. Serve it with the optional cucumber and basil garnish and it looks as beautiful as it tastes.
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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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