Paraben Free Mint & Lime Beet Tonic
This vibrant crimson tonic is earthy, bright, and refreshing all at once — the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy juice bar but comes together entirely in your own blender. Fresh beets give it that deep, jewel-toned color and a naturally sweet, grounding base, while lime juice and grated ginger cut right through with a zippy, lively kick. Mint leaves blended directly into the concentrate make every sip feel cool and aromatic in the best way. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — fresh produce, honey, and water — so there's no need to scan a label or second-guess what's actually in your glass. Straining the blended beets extracts a clean, silky liquid that mixes beautifully with sparkling water for a finish that feels almost effervescent and celebratory. It's easy to tweak the sweetness or tartness to your own taste before serving, which makes it feel personal every single time. Dress it up with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint and it's genuinely stunning — the kind of thing you'll want to make for guests just to watch their reaction.
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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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