Pecan Free Mint & Lime Beet Tonic
This vibrant, jewel-toned drink is earthy, bright, and refreshing all at once — the kind of thing that looks like it came from a trendy juice bar but comes together entirely in your own blender. Fresh beets get blended and strained into a deep-red concentrate, then layered with zingy lime juice, cooling mint, and a whisper of ginger for a tonic that genuinely wakes up your palate. A touch of honey rounds out the tartness without tipping it into sweetness overload. The whole thing is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — every ingredient here is a whole food or pantry staple with zero cross-contamination concerns to navigate. Topped off with sparkling water and poured over ice, it's as pretty as it is drinkable. Whether you're serving it at brunch or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon, this tonic is the kind of recipe that makes people ask for the recipe.
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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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