Seed Oil Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
This vibrant blended tonic is everything a refreshing drink should be ā cool, lightly herbal, and just a little earthy from the turmeric. English cucumber and fresh basil bring a garden-bright freshness, while lemon juice and honey balance the whole thing with a gentle sweet-tart lift. The sparkling water finish gives it that satisfying fizz without any store-bought shortcuts or mystery additives. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass ā no refined oils, no emulsifiers, nothing that doesn't belong. It's blended smooth, strained clean, and poured over ice for a drink that looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're sipping it on a hot afternoon or serving it as a sophisticated non-alcoholic option at the table, this tonic feels genuinely special without requiring much effort at all.
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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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