Peanut Free Lemon-Basil Orange Carrot Cooler
This vibrant, sunshine-colored drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and it tastes incredible doing it. Fresh carrots, squeezed orange juice, bright lemon, and a handful of basil leaves come together in the blender for a cooler that's equal parts refreshing and complex. A little grated ginger and a pinch of turmeric give it a gentle warmth and depth that keeps every sip interesting. The whole thing gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so what lands in your glass is silky smooth and beautifully clear — no chunky bits, just pure flavor. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your cup. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive over ice with an orange slice on the rim, but honestly couldn't be simpler to pull together at home.
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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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