Summer Fruit Shrub Cocktail - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Summer Fruit Shrub Cocktail
Servings: 4
Drink

This Summer Fruit Shrub Cocktail is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 pounds ripe fruit (such as peaches, strawberries, plums, or pineapple) cut into medium pieces
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 ounces spirit of choice
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Bring 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slice 1 1/2 pounds ripe fruit (such as peaches, strawberries, plums, or pineapple) into medium pieces. Reserve a few pieces for serving and add remaining to pan. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 30 minutes. Strain syrup into a bowl; stir in 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar. Cover and chill shrub.
  2. For each cocktail, shake 2 ounces shrub, 1 1/2 ounces spirit of choice, and 1/2 ounce lemon juice in an ice-filled cocktail shaker until frosty. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass; top with some reserved fruit.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Summer Fruit Shrub Cocktail recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Drink. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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