Gut Friendly Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
Cool, bright, and genuinely refreshing, this blended tonic brings together cucumber, fresh basil, and turmeric in a drink that feels as good as it tastes. Cucumber is naturally hydrating and easy on the digestive system, while turmeric brings its well-known anti-inflammatory properties to every sip. Fresh lemon juice adds a gentle brightness, and a touch of honey rounds everything out without overwhelming the clean, herby flavor. The mixture gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so you're left with a silky, smooth liquid that's easy for your gut to process ā no fibrous pulp or gritty texture to deal with. Topped with sparkling water, it has a light effervescence that makes it feel like a treat rather than a wellness chore. It comes together in just a few minutes and is the kind of thing you'll want to keep on rotation, especially when you're craving something that's both satisfying and genuinely nourishing.
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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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