Eggless Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

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This vibrant blended tonic is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and it tastes incredible while doing it. Cool cucumber and fragrant fresh basil get blended together with bright lemon juice, a touch of honey, and earthy turmeric for a flavor that's refreshing, slightly floral, and just a little bold. The mixture is strained until silky smooth, then topped with sparkling water for a fizzy lift that makes it feel almost cocktail-worthy. Since every ingredient here is a whole food or pantry staple, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no hidden additives, no store-bought mystery. Turmeric gives the tonic a gorgeous golden hue that looks stunning in a tall glass with a few cucumber slices and a sprig of basil on top. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.

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Ingredients

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 ½ tsp ground turmeric)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 tbsp honey
½ 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 30–45 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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