Mustard Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
This vibrant blended tonic is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy 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, a touch of honey, and earthy turmeric before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned liquid that's genuinely refreshing. The sparkling water finish gives it a lively, effervescent lift that makes it feel like a real occasion drink rather than just a health sip. For anyone navigating mustard-free eating, beverages can be a surprisingly tricky category — bottled tonics and wellness drinks sometimes sneak in unexpected seasonings or blended spice mixes. Here, every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can pour with total confidence. The straining step is worth the extra minute — it gives the tonic a clean, smooth texture that's far more satisfying than a chunky green smoothie. Serve it over ice with a cucumber slice and a sprig of basil and it's practically begging to be photographed before you drink it.
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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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