Blackberry-Gin Shrub Cocktail - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Blackberry-Gin Shrub Cocktail
Servings: 4
Drink

This Blackberry-Gin Shrub Cocktail is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Robin Bashinsky Red wine vinegar and clover honey really brighten up the flavors in one these berry shrub cocktails. Serve it up at a party for a perfectly summery and refreshing sip.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup clover honey
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup gin
  • 1 1/2 cups soda water
  • 4 (2-inch) lemon rind strips
  • Garnish: fresh blackberries

Instructions

  1. Whisk together honey, vinegar, and pepper in a bowl. Add 2 cups black­berries; let stand 45 minutes, mashing occasionally. Add gin; chill 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a small pitcher. Stir in soda water and ice. Rub lemon rind strips around rims of 4 rocks glasses. Pour cocktail into glasses. Add rind to each glass. Garnish, if desired.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Blackberry-Gin 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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