Cranberry-Whiskey Sour Slush Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by Julianna Grimes
Is it a drink or dessert? Who cares? It satisfies both cravings. Our garnet-colored slush has all the qualities of a delicious cocktail--a not-too-sweet combination of high-quality liquor and fruity tang. Make sure to steer clea
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Dash of salt
- 4 cups fresh cranberries (about 1 pound)
- 1 1/3 cups 80-proof bourbon
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, and salt in a microwave-safe dish; microwave at HIGH for 3 minutes. Stir until sugar dissolves. Combine sugar syrup and cranberries in a blender; process until smooth. Strain mixture through a sieve lined with a double layer of cheesecloth over a bowl; press mixture to extract liquid. Discard solids.
- Combine cranberry mixture, bourbon, and lemon juice in a freezer-safe bowl, stirring well. Freeze mixture overnight or until partially frozen. Scrape mixture with a fork until slushy; serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Cranberries.
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. Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urina...
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