Lupin Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(7)

Lupin Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic

This vibrant chilled tonic is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and it tastes incredible while doing it. Cool cucumber and fragrant fresh basil get blended together with bright lemon juice, a touch of honey, and earthy turmeric for a flavor that's refreshing, slightly floral, and just a little bold. The mixture is strained until silky smooth, then topped with sparkling water for a fizzy lift that makes it feel almost celebratory. Because everything here is built from whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh produce, a squeeze of citrus, a drizzle of honey — there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives that can sneak into packaged drinks and wellness tonics. Lupin, a legume-derived ingredient increasingly found in health-focused beverages and powders, simply has no place in this recipe, which keeps things clean and straightforward from start to finish. It comes together quickly in a blender and looks stunning in the glass with a thin cucumber slice and a sprig of basil on top. Whether you're sipping it on a warm afternoon or serving it as a non-alcoholic option at a gathering, this one is genuinely hard to put down.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →

Ingredients

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.

Want the full recipe?

Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!