Cinnamon Free Mint & Lime Beet Tonic
This vibrant ruby-red tonic is earthy, bright, and refreshingly unexpected — the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks. Fresh beets are blended and strained into a silky concentrate, then layered with zingy lime juice, cool mint, and a gentle kick of ginger for a flavor combination that feels both grounding and lively. A touch of honey rounds everything out without tipping it into sweetness overload. Many spiced drinks and tonics lean heavily on warming spices that can be hard to avoid, but every ingredient here is naturally free of that concern — just whole, clean produce and a little sparkling water to finish. The double-blend technique is the real secret: blending the beets first, straining out the pulp, then blending again with the aromatics gives you a smooth, jewel-toned concentrate with no gritty texture. Topped off over ice with a mint sprig and a lime wheel, it's genuinely beautiful to serve to guests or just to yourself on a slow afternoon.
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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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