Trouble in Paradise - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 basil sprig, plus 1 for garnish
- 1 ounce bourbon
- 1 ounce Campari
- 3/4 ounce grapefruit juice
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce honey syrup
- 2 grinds of black pepper
Instructions
- Shake 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoons warm water in a small jar until honey is dissolved.
- Combine 1 basil sprig, 1 ounce bourbon, 1 ounce Campari, 3/4 ounce grapefruit juice, 3/4 ounce lemon juice, 1/2 ounce honey syrup, and 2 grinds of black pepper in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is frosty.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with a fresh basil sprig.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey, Grapefruit, Basil.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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