Lactose Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
This vibrant blended tonic is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a trendy wellness café but comes together in your own kitchen with just a handful of fresh ingredients. Cool cucumber and fragrant basil get blended with bright lemon juice, honey, and earthy turmeric before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned liquid that's as beautiful as it is refreshing. The whole thing is naturally free of dairy in any form — no substitutions needed, no labels to scrutinize — because every ingredient here is simply whole and plant-based. Turmeric gives the tonic a gorgeous golden hue and a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the cool cucumber and herby basil. A finish of sparkling water adds just enough effervescence to make it feel like a proper occasion drink, whether you're sipping it at brunch or winding down on a warm afternoon. The straining step is worth the extra minute — it gives you a clean, smooth pour with none of the pulpy texture you might expect from a blended green drink. Serve it over ice right away so the bubbles stay lively and the garnish looks its best.
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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 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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