Emulsifier Free Mint & Lime Beet Tonic
This vibrant ruby-red tonic is earthy, bright, and refreshingly alive — the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy juice bar but comes together entirely in your own blender. Fresh beets are blended and strained into a clean, jewel-toned liquid, then layered with zingy lime juice, cooling mint, and a whisper of ginger for a flavor combination that genuinely surprises you. A touch of honey rounds out the tartness without tipping it into sweetness overload. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means there are no hidden additives, stabilizers, or emulsifying agents to worry about — just real food doing all the work. Topping it off with sparkling water gives it a lively, effervescent finish that makes it feel like a proper occasion drink. It's a beautiful option when you want something sophisticated and clean without having to scrutinize a label.
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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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