Hazelnut Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
This vibrant, jewel-toned 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. Fresh cucumber and bright basil get blended together with real turmeric, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, then strained into a silky, foam-free liquid that's clean and refreshing in every sip. The sparkling water finish gives it a lively effervescence that makes it feel special, whether you're serving it at brunch or just treating yourself on a slow afternoon. For anyone navigating nut allergies, store-bought wellness drinks and bottled tonics can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings and mystery flavorings ā making this blended-from-scratch approach a genuinely stress-free alternative. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you know exactly what's going into your glass. The golden hue from the turmeric is absolutely stunning against the green of the basil, and the optional cucumber and basil garnish takes the presentation from casual to genuinely impressive.
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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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