Low Iodine Turmeric-Cinnamon Cucumber Lemon Cooler
Fresh cucumber gets blended smooth and strained into a clean, cooling base that pairs beautifully with bright lemon juice and a warm hit of turmeric and cinnamon. The tiny pinch of black pepper is no accident — it helps the turmeric absorb properly and rounds out the spice blend in a way that feels intentional and sophisticated. Honey brings just enough sweetness to balance the citrus without tipping the drink into sugary territory. Managing iodine intake often means scrutinizing packaged drinks and flavored waters for additives and fortified ingredients, but every single component here is a whole food or simple pantry spice with nothing hidden. A five-minute rest lets the spices bloom into the cucumber juice before the sparkling water goes in, which makes a real difference in depth of flavor. Topped off with chilled sparkling water and poured over ice, it's fizzy, fragrant, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of drink that feels like a treat even though it comes together in minutes.
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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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