Bella Donna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Bella Donna is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon (recommended: Maker's Mark)
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce fresh orange juice
- 1/2 ounce Sugar Gum, recipe follows
- 2 dashes bitters (recommended: Peychaud's)
- Ice cubes, for shaking
- Pinch fresh mint
- Shaved ice
- 4 muddled blackberries
Instructions
- Add the bourbon, juices, Sugar Gum and bitters to a metal cocktail shaker. Top with ice cubes, seal and shake vigorously.
- Fill a small mason jar with ice cubes and fresh mint. Strain the liquid over the ice and stir. Top with shaved ice. Garnish with the muddled blackberries.
- This recipe was provided by restaurant professionals and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
- In small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and stir until combined. Cool, bottle and store until use.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Bella Donna recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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