Past Derby Winner - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Recipe by /contributors/jason-cobler
Jason Cobler, the lead bartender of Harvest in Louisville, Kentucky, shared this recipe with Epicurious. Inspired by the Mint Julep, this is a lighter cocktail that will get you going the day after the Kentucky Derby.
Ingredients
- 3 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 10 drops Meyer lemon bitters, such as Brooklyn Hemispherical*
- 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce mint simple syrup
- 1 ounce Rok Hill Farms Bourbon or Blanton's
- Sparkling wine such as Prosecco
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves with the bitters and lemon juice until the mint is slightly darkened but not completely crushed. Add the mint simple syrup and bourbon. Add about a half cup of ice and shake vigorously until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Strain drink into a Champagne flute, top with sparkling wine, and garnish with a mint leaf.
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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