Xanthan Gum Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
This vibrant blended tonic is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a 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, golden turmeric, and a touch of honey before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned liquid that's genuinely refreshing. The straining step is key — it removes all the fibrous solids and leaves you with a clean, smooth tonic that feels polished and intentional. Topped with sparkling water and poured over ice, it has a gentle effervescence that makes it feel like a real occasion drink. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities around thickeners and stabilizers, this recipe is naturally free of anything processed — every ingredient is whole, fresh, and easy to verify. The turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue without overwhelming the delicate herbal notes from the basil. It's the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.
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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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