Sour Cherry Lemonade - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Cherries get boiled down into a sweet syrup that's then stirred into the tart lemonade.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh sour (tart) cherries
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- 4 c. club soda
- 1 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 c. superfine sugar
- ice cubes
- 1 c. water
- fresh sour (tart) cherries
Instructions
- Make the syrup: Simmer cherries, granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat until cherries are broken down and juicy and liquid is syrupy, about 30 minutes.
- Strain cherries and syrup through a fine sieve; discard solids. Let cool completely.
- Make the lemonade: Fill a large pitcher with ice. Add club soda, lemon juice, superfine sugar, and 1/2 cup cherry syrup; stir to combine. Garnish with fresh cherries. Divide lemonade among glasses. 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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