Mustard 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 wellness bar but comes together entirely in your blender. Fresh beets are blended and strained into a deep, jewel-toned concentrate, then layered with zingy lime juice, cooling mint, and a whisper of ginger for a flavor that's complex without being fussy. A touch of honey rounds out the tartness, and a splash of sparkling water at the end gives it that satisfying, effervescent lift. Every single ingredient here is clean and whole, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden condiment-based additives sneaking into your glass. It's naturally free of anything processed, which makes it a genuinely easy win for anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities. Serve it over ice with a mint sprig and a lime wheel and it looks stunning — impressive enough for guests, simple enough for a Tuesday 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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