Yeast Free Cucumber-Basil Turmeric Tonic
This vibrant green tonic is cool, refreshing, and just a little bit fancy ā the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. Fresh cucumber and basil are blended together with bright lemon juice, golden turmeric, and a touch of honey, then strained until silky smooth and topped with sparkling water for a satisfying fizz. Because yeast is nowhere near this ingredient list, it's a completely worry-free choice for anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle ā no fermented ingredients, no hidden additives, just clean whole foods. The turmeric brings a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden-green hue that makes the finished drink look almost too pretty to sip. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the key step that gives this tonic its polished, juice-bar quality rather than a thick smoothie texture. Serve it over ice the moment it's assembled so the sparkling water stays lively and the cucumber garnish looks its freshest. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more āIngredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!