Legume Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Cucumber Lemon Cooler
This vibrant chilled drink is everything you want on a warm day — cool, lightly spiced, and just a little bit fancy without requiring much effort at all. Fresh cucumber gets blended and strained into a clean, grassy juice that forms the base, then bright lemon, earthy turmeric, warm cinnamon, and a touch of honey pull it all together into something that tastes genuinely refreshing rather than like a wellness chore. The black pepper is a small but smart addition, helping the turmeric's flavor bloom alongside the other spices during that short rest before serving. Topping each glass with chilled sparkling water gives it a gentle fizz that makes the whole drink feel a little celebratory. Because every ingredient here is a whole fruit, vegetable, spice, or natural sweetener, there's zero concern about hidden legume derivatives sneaking in through processed additives or flavor blends — a real issue with many packaged drinks and mixes. It comes together in one blender and a strainer, which means cleanup is minimal and the payoff is a gorgeous golden-green cooler you'll want to make on repeat.
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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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