Gingery Cherry Lemon-Limeade - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Try this citrusy, spiked punch for a refreshing summer cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1 (4") piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 6 lemons)
- 1 c. freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 7 limes)
- 1 c. black cherry vodka
- 1 L cold club soda or seltzer
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh mint sprigs, for serving
Instructions
- Combine sugar, ginger, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Boil over medium- high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, 2 to 4 minutes. Cool completely; strain.
- Stir together ginger syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, and vodka in a large pitcher. Stir in soda just before serving.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon wedges and mint sprigs.
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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