Rice Free Lemon-Basil Orange Carrot Cooler
Bright, citrusy, and impossibly refreshing, this blended drink is built entirely from whole fruits, vegetables, and pantry staples — not a grain in sight. Fresh carrots bring a natural sweetness and gorgeous color, while orange juice and lemon juice layer in that sunny, tangy brightness you want in a cold drink. A little grated ginger and ground turmeric add warmth and depth without overpowering the citrus, and a tablespoon of honey ties everything together beautifully. The mixture gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so the final result is silky smooth and pourable — no chunky texture, just pure, clean flavor over ice. For anyone navigating grain-free or rice-free eating, drinks can sometimes feel like an afterthought, but this one genuinely feels like a treat. Garnish with a fresh basil sprig and an orange slice and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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