Lunch: Hot Obama

I created the Hot Obama cocktail at JoeDoe to satisfy the hot toddy drinkers during the wintertime. It's hot (temperature), tart, and a little sweet, and is the perfect start to a meal at JoeDoe. The dust of cinnamon gives it a little spice. And the name,

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Hot Obama

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. English harbour rum
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
3 oz. hot apple cider
1 oz. hot water
1 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

Mix together all ingredients. Grate fresh cinnamon over top. Garnish with cinnamon stick. Serve in a heat resistant glass mug.

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