Low Sodium Turmeric-Cinnamon Cucumber Lemon Cooler
This vibrant chilled drink is a genuinely refreshing surprise — cool cucumber and bright lemon juice get a warm, aromatic lift from turmeric and cinnamon, with a tiny pinch of black pepper that makes the whole thing pop. It's the kind of drink that looks fancy on a hot afternoon but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a blender and a strainer. Because every ingredient here is naturally sodium-free, you get bold, complex flavor without a single grain of added salt in sight — no label-reading required. The honey brings just enough sweetness to balance the tartness of the lemon, while the sparkling water finish keeps it light and effervescent. Pressing the blended cucumber through a fine-mesh strainer is the small step that makes a real difference, giving you a silky, clean juice rather than a thick smoothie. Garnish with a lemon slice and a cucumber round and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a wellness café.
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2 servings
- 1 large english cucumber (about 12 oz), roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1–2 lemons)
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 thin lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- 2 thin cucumber rounds, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped cucumber and cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher or large measuring cup. Pour the blended cucumber through the strainer, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. You should have about 3/4 to 1 cup of cucumber juice.
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