Drink: Cucumber, Ginger, and Sake Sangria

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Lemon

Health benefits of Cucumber, Ginger, and Sake Sangria

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.

Ingredients

1 large (1-lb) seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped)
2 cups water
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 (720-ml) bottle chilled dry sake
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger (optional)

Instructions

Cut cucumber crosswise into three equal pieces. Peel and chop 2 pieces, then put into a blender. Peel 4 lengthwise strips from remaining piece, leaving stripes of green, then halve piece lengthwise and core. Thinly slice crosswise.
Add water, sugar, fresh ginger, and lemon juice to blender and purée until smooth. Pour through a medium-mesh sieve into a pitcher, then stir in sake, crystallized ginger if using, and cucumber slices. Chill, covered, until ready to serve, up to 2 hours. Serve over ice.

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