Peanut Free Mint & Lime Beet Tonic

Total time20 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(20)

This vibrant, jewel-toned tonic is one of those drinks that looks almost too pretty to sip — but you absolutely should. Fresh beets get blended and strained into a silky, deep-red concentrate, then brightened with zingy lime juice, cool mint, and a whisper of ginger for a flavor combination that feels both refreshing and a little unexpected. A touch of honey rounds everything out, and you can nudge the balance sweeter or more tart depending on your mood. Topped off with sparkling water over ice, it has that effervescent, feel-good quality of a craft mocktail without any of the fuss. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your glass. It's the kind of thing you'll want to make on a hot afternoon or serve to guests who assume "healthy drink" means boring — this one will change their minds fast.

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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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