Raspberry Smash - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 10 Fresh Raspberries, Divided
- Ice, As Needed
- 2 ounces, fluid Vodka
- 1 ounce, fluid St. Germain Liqueur
- 1 ounce, fluid Simple Syrup
- 1 ounce, fluid Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- Club Soda, Chilled, For Topping
- 1 slice Fresh Lemon For Garnish
Instructions
- Add 8 of the raspberries to a cocktail shaker and crush them with a muddler or the back of a spoon. Add a glassful of ice to the shaker, then pour in the vodka, St. Germain, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Cap the shaker and shake it vigorously for about 15 seconds, until liquid is chilled.
- Strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Top with your desired amount of club soda and give the drink a quick stir to combine. Add remaining 2 raspberries and a slice of lemon to the top of the drink and serve immediately.
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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