KetoFLEX 12/3 Kitchen: Fresh From the Garden

June is the perfect time to lean into garden freshness — crisp herbs, colorful produce, bright citrus, and lighter flavors that wake up the palate. Let’s celebrate early-summer abundance in a way that feels elegant, refreshing, and nourishing. Think vibrant color, clean flavors, and simple ingredients that feel fresh, satisfying, and brain-healthy.

This month’s recipes for our subscribers include Creamy Avocado Soup, Berry Walnut Salmon Salad, and Lime Mint Botanical Spritzer (recipe below). 

Lime Mint Botanical Spritzer

This crisp botanical mocktail offers the lightly bitter flavor of a gin and tonic — without the alcohol. Fresh lime adds bright citrus, muddled mint brings a refreshing herbal note, and a whisper of ginger adds gentle warmth. Finished with a splash of botanical tonic, it’s a festive, hydrating summer drink that feels sophisticated and grown-up.

Yield: One Serving

Tips: 

• Use USDA organic limes to help minimize exposure to fungicides from conventionally grown citrus.
• Use the botanical tonic as an accent. A little goes a long way, adding that classic tonic-style bitterness and complexity while keeping the drink light and refreshing. We used Top Hat Sugar-Free Diet Tonic, which is concentrated and uses monk fruit as the only sweetener.  
• For a softer flavor, use less lime and let the mint and ginger shine. 
• For a sharper, more cocktail-like finish, add an extra squeeze of lime.

Ingredients:

• 8–10 ounces sparkling mineral water
• 1 ounce or less sugar-free botanical tonic (e.g., Top Hat Sugar-Free Diet Tonic)
• Juice from several fresh lime wedges
• A generous handful of fresh mint
• 1 very thin ribbon of fresh ginger root
• Ice
• Extra mint and lime for garnish

Directions:

1. Add the mint, lime juice, and ginger ribbon to a tall glass.
2. Gently muddle just enough to release the mint oils and ginger aroma.
3. Fill the glass with ice.
4. Add the botanical tonic.
5. Top with sparkling mineral water.
6. Stir gently.
7. Garnish with extra mint and a lime wheel or wedge.