Gut Friendly Mint & Lime Beet Tonic

Total time20 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(20)

Deep ruby red and impossibly refreshing, this beet tonic is the kind of drink that makes you feel good from the first sip. Beets bring natural nitrates and earthy sweetness, while fresh ginger adds a gentle, gut-warming kick that supports digestion without overwhelming the palate. Fresh mint and bright lime juice lift the whole thing into something that tastes almost too pretty to drink — almost. The process is straightforward: blend, strain, blend again, and you have a vibrant concentrate ready to top with sparkling water over ice. Honey keeps the sweetness clean and natural, so there's no refined sugar or artificial anything sneaking in. It's the kind of recipe that works equally well as a midday reset or a sophisticated mocktail for guests, and the garnish of mint and lime wheels makes it look like something from a wellness café. Once you see that color in the glass, you'll want to make it every week.

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Ingredients

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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