Rice Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Cucumber Lemon Cooler
This vibrant, refreshing cooler is everything you want in a warm-weather drink — cool, lightly spiced, and just a little bit fancy without any real effort. Fresh English cucumber gets blended and strained into a clean, pale green juice that forms the base, then lemon juice, honey, turmeric, cinnamon, and a pinch of black pepper are whisked right in. Letting the mixture rest for a few minutes before serving is a small but smart step that lets the spices bloom and the flavors come together beautifully. A splash of chilled sparkling water over ice gives it that satisfying fizz that makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice café. The ingredient list is naturally grain-free and completely free of any rice-derived thickeners, syrups, or fillers — just whole, recognizable ingredients from start to finish. It's an ideal option when you want something more interesting than plain water but need to stay mindful of what's actually going into your glass. Dress it up with a lemon slice and a cucumber round and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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