Lunch: Hibiscus-Lemon Margarita Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Cheryl Slocum Club soda is unconventional in margaritas, but the added sparkle elevates this drink. Look for dried hibiscus flowers in Latin markets where chiles and spices are found. Sugars 10g (est. added sugars 9g)

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon, Agave

Health benefits of Hibiscus-Lemon Margarita Recipe | Myrecipes

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). 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. Agave, a sweetener derived from the core of the agave plant, is frequently highlighted in nutritional discussions due to its notably low glycemic index (GI) rating. With a GI score of just 17, it stands out from many other natural sweeteners and sugars that often have higher GI values. For those unfamiliar with the term, the glycemic index is a measure that ranks foods based on how significantly they raise blood glucose (sugar) levels after consumption. Foods with a lower GI value are absorbed more slowly and cause a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels, which is particularly crucial for individuals managing conditions like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome).

Ingredients

1 ounce dried hibiscus flowers
8 ounces silver tequila
2 tablespoons light agave nectar
3 ounces fresh lemon juice
3 ounces Grand Marnier
4 teaspoons turbinado sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Lemon wedge
Club soda

Instructions

Combine flowers and tequila in a glass jar with a lid. Shake well. Let stand 1 hour or until tequila is strongly flavored with hibiscus. Strain over a pitcher; discard solids. Add agave, juice, and Grand Marnier. Stir to combine.
Combine sugar, cinnamon, and salt on a small plate. Lightly dampen rim of a rocks glass using lemon wedge; dip in sugar mixture to coat rim. Repeat procedure with 5 more glasses. Fill glasses with ice cubes. Divide tequila mixture evenly among glasses. Top each cocktail with about 1 1/2 ounces club soda.

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