Ginger Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
Cool, herby, and just a little earthy from the turmeric, 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 carry the flavor, while lemon juice and honey round everything out into something surprisingly balanced and refreshing. Many wellness drinks and tonics sneak ginger in as a default ingredient, so finding one that skips it entirely ā without sacrificing that zingy, vibrant quality ā is a real find. The turmeric brings its own warm, golden depth here, so nothing feels missing. Blending and straining the mixture gives you a silky-smooth liquid that's light enough to sip on a hot afternoon but interesting enough to serve to guests. Topped with sparkling water and a few simple garnishes, it looks as good 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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