Iced Vodka with Cucumber, Lemon, and Mint - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
This one can also be a spritzer. Pour into a collins or highball glass and top with a little club soda.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cups sugar
- 1 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
- 2 lemons, sliced into rounds
- 1/2 small cucumber, sliced
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups vodka
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Mix sugar, mint, and lemon slices in pitcher, mashing slightly with back of spoon. Mix in cucumber. Let stand 30 minutes. Add lemon juice, vodka, and 1/2 cup water; stir to dissolve sugar. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. Mix in ice and serve.
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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