Nutmeg Free Lemon-Basil Orange Carrot Cooler
Bright, citrusy, and just a little earthy, this chilled drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh carrots, squeezed orange juice, and a hit of lemon come together in the blender for a vibrant, jewel-toned cooler that tastes as good as it looks. A touch of grated ginger and ground turmeric give it a gentle warmth and depth, while fresh basil adds an unexpected herbal lift that makes the whole glass feel a little fancy. Many store-bought juice blends and spice mixes sneak in warming spices you might not want, so blending this from scratch means you stay in complete control of every ingredient. The straining step is worth the extra minute — it gives you a silky-smooth pour rather than a thick smoothie, which makes it incredibly refreshing over ice. Garnish with an orange slice and a sprig of basil and it's practically begging to be photographed before you drink it.
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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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