Paleo Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

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Cool, herby, and just a little earthy from fresh turmeric, this sparkling tonic is the kind of drink that feels like a genuine treat without a drop of anything processed. English cucumber and fresh basil get blended together with bright lemon juice and a touch of honey, then strained into a silky liquid that's clean, vibrant, and surprisingly complex. Topping it with sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz you'd expect from a fancy wellness bar, but you're making it at home with whole ingredients you can actually pronounce. Turmeric is one of those ingredients that can be tricky to work into your routine, and this tonic makes it genuinely enjoyable rather than something you're choking down for the health benefits. Honey keeps it grain-free and naturally sweet, so there's no need to reach for refined sugar or any store-bought syrup with a questionable ingredient list. It comes together fast, looks gorgeous in the glass, and is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.

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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.

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