Gluten Free Lemon-Basil Orange Carrot Cooler
This vibrant chilled drink is a serious upgrade from anything you'd grab off a store shelf — bright citrus, earthy carrot, warming ginger, and a whisper of fresh basil all come together in one gorgeous glass. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from gluten, so there's no label-reading required and no worry about hidden additives sneaking in. The blending and straining process pulls out a silky, jewel-toned liquid that looks almost too pretty to drink — almost. A touch of honey rounds out the tartness from the lemon and orange, while ground turmeric adds a subtle warmth and that golden glow you just can't fake. It's the kind of refreshing drink that works equally well as a morning boost or an afternoon pick-me-up, and it comes together with nothing more than a blender and a fine-mesh strainer.
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2 servings
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 large oranges)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tbsp honey
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 thin orange slices (optional)
- 2 fresh basil sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped carrots, orange juice, lemon juice, cold water, grated ginger, honey, basil leaves, and turmeric to a blender. Blend on high for 60–90 seconds until completely smooth and no large carrot pieces remain.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large measuring cup or bowl. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
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