Walnut Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
This vibrant blended tonic is cool, herby, and just a little earthy from the fresh turmeric ā the kind of drink that feels genuinely restorative without trying too hard. Cucumber and basil do the heavy lifting here, lending a clean, garden-fresh flavor that gets brightened by a squeeze of lemon and a touch of honey. The blending and straining process is key: it pulls all that green goodness into a silky, foam-free liquid that looks stunning poured over ice. Topping each glass with sparkling water gives it a gentle fizz that makes the whole thing feel a little celebratory. Tree nut concerns are completely off the table ā every ingredient here is straightforward produce, pantry basics, and fresh herbs, so there's nothing to second-guess. It's an ideal warm-weather sipper, a mocktail-worthy centerpiece, or just a seriously satisfying way to hydrate with a little more intention.
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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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