Carrageenan Free Mint & Lime Beet Tonic
This vibrant, jewel-toned tonic is earthy, bright, and refreshingly alive — the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. Beets bring a deep, almost velvety base, while fresh mint and lime juice cut right through with a citrusy zing that keeps every sip lively. A little grated ginger adds a subtle warmth that ties the whole thing together beautifully. For anyone avoiding carrageenan, store-bought bottled tonics and flavored sparkling drinks can be a minefield — that thickening agent hides in more beverages than you'd expect. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely, built from nothing but whole produce, honey, and water. Every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, with zero additives or stabilizers in sight. The process is simple: blend, strain, blend again, and pour over ice. Topping each glass with sparkling water gives it a gentle effervescence that makes it feel like a proper craft drink rather than a blended smoothie. Dress it up with a mint sprig and a lime wheel and it's genuinely stunning on a table or in a photo.
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2 servings
- 2 medium beets (about 10 oz total), peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 cup cold water
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 cup sparkling water or still water
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
- 2 lime wheels (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped beets and cold water in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 60 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended beet mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl or large measuring cup, pressing the solids firmly with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. You should have about 1 cup of deep-red beet liquid.
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