Legume Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
This vibrant chilled tonic is exactly the kind of refreshing drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. Cool cucumber and fragrant fresh basil get blended together with bright lemon juice, golden turmeric, and a touch of honey, then strained into a sparkling, effervescent glass that looks as beautiful as it tastes. Because every single ingredient here is a whole food ā fresh produce, a natural sweetener, and water ā there's absolutely nothing to second-guess for anyone avoiding legumes. So many packaged wellness drinks and store-bought tonics sneak in pea protein, chickpea extracts, or other legume-derived additives, making this blended-from-scratch approach a genuinely cleaner option. The straining step is what gives it that elegant, smooth texture rather than a thick smoothie consistency, and the sparkling water finish adds a satisfying fizz that makes it feel like a real treat. Serve it immediately after assembling 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 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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