Lemony Spiked Sweet Tea - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Kicked up with golden rum, this sweet tea is an interesting take on a longtime Southern classic.
Ingredients
- 7 c. water
- 6 orange pekoe tea bags
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 1/3 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 c. Bacardi 151 or other high-proof golden rum
- Fresh mint sprigs
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan and add tea bags. Remove pan from the heat, cover it, and allow tea bags to steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove and discard tea bags. Add sugar to saucepan and stir until dissolved. Add remaining 3 cups water and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to a pitcher, and add lemon juice and rum. Chill thoroughly before serving.
- Serve over ice, in tall glasses garnished with mint sprigs. Looking for cocktail recipes? Try our top fruity drink recipes, retro cocktails, or punch recipes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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