From Lemon Ginger Zinger to Green Tea Detox Elixir, 7 detox drinks to get over the festive binge

Best detox drink: Cucumber Mint Cooler (Image: Canva)

As the festive season bids adieu, it’s time to pause, relax, and hit the reset button on our health. Indulging in delicious festive feasts is a delightful tradition, but it can leave us feeling sluggish and bloated. Fret not! We've curated a list of refreshing detox drinks to help you cleanse your system and kick-start a healthier routine.

1. Lemon Ginger Zinger

Ingredients: Lemon, 1 (juiced) / Ginger, 1-inch piece (grated) / Honey, 1 tablespoon /  Warm water, 2 cups

Mix these ingredients in warm water and sip your way to a revitalised gut. This zesty concoction is a powerhouse of antioxidants. Lemon aids digestion, ginger reduces inflammation, and honey adds a touch of sweetness.

2. Cucumber Mint Cooler

Ingredients: Cucumber, 1 (sliced) /  Fresh mint leaves, handful / Lime, 1 (sliced) / Cold water, 2 cups

Combine these ingredients in cold water for a refreshing detox cooler. This drink hydrates and detoxifies simultaneously. Cucumbers flush out toxins, mint soothes the digestive tract, and lime adds a citrusy zing.

3. Green Tea Detox Elixir 

Ingredients: Green tea, 1 bag /  Chia seeds, 1 teaspoon  /  Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon /  Honey, 1 teaspoon / Hot water, 1 cup

Steep the tea bag in hot water, add chia seeds, lemon juice, and honey. Sip and let the detox magic unfold. Green tea is celebrated for its antioxidants, and when combined with chia seeds and lemon, it becomes a detox powerhouse.

4. Detoxifying Beetroot Blend

Ingredients: Beetroot, 1 medium-sized (peeled and diced) /  Apple, 1 (cored and chopped) / Carrot, 1 (sliced) / Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon /  Water, 1 cup

Blend these ingredients with water, add lemon juice, and savour the earthy goodness. Beets are known for their detoxifying properties, and when paired with apple and carrot, they create a vibrant detox blend.

5. Turmeric Spice Infusion

Ingredients: Turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon / Cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon /  Pinch of black pepper / Honey, 1 tablespoon /  Warm almond milk, 2 cups

Mix turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper with warm almond milk. Sweeten with honey for a golden elixir that aids digestion and soothes the body. Turmeric, celebrated for its anti-inflammatory properties, takes center stage in this comforting drink.

6. Pineapple Kale Cleanser

Ingredients: Fresh pineapple chunks, 1 cup /  Handful of kale leaves /  Celery stalk, 1 (chopped) / Coconut water, 1 cup

Blend these ingredients with coconut water for a tropical cleanser that replenishes vitamins and flushes out toxins. This green detox drink packs a punch with the goodness of pineapple, kale, and celery.

7. Minty Aloe Vera Refresher

Ingredients: Aloe vera gel, 2 tablespoons /  Handful of fresh mint leaves /  Cucumber, 1 (sliced) / Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon /  Cold water, 2 cups

Mix these ingredients in cold water, and enjoy a cool, hydrating detox refresher. Aloe vera's soothing properties combined with the freshness of mint and cucumber make this drink a go-to for post-festive recovery.