The Fig & Olive Cocktail - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Ashley Kappel
If you want a refreshing, unique brunch cocktail, look no further than the Fig & Olive. Blood oranges are in season from December to May, but you may be able to find blood orange juice year-round in the organic produce section of
Ingredients
- 1 celery sprig with top attached, divided
- 1/2 ounce blood orange olive oil
- 1 ounce blood orange juice
- 3/4 ounce lime juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces cucumber vodka
- 1/2 ounce lemon lime soda
Instructions
- Chop celery sprig in half; set leafy top to the side. Chop the remaining stalk finely, then muddle in a shaker.
- Add olive oil, juices, simple syrup, and vodka to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice. Top with lemon-lime soda and garnish with remaining celery sprig.
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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