Lunch: Honey-Lemon Spritz
Recipe by Katie Barreira Slap the verbena leaves lightly between your palms before you garnish to release essential oils.
This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:
Health and fertility benefits of Honey-Lemon Spritz
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Ingredients
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup boiling water
20 lemon verbena or basil leaves, divided
2 cups Lillet Blanc
3/4 cup vodka
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
5 fresh thyme sprigs
1 1/2 cups club soda, chilled
1 lemon, thinly sliced
Instructions
Combine honey, 1/4 cup boiling water, and 12 torn verbena leaves in a bowl; stir to dissolve honey. Cool honey mixture completely (about 20 minutes).
Strain mixture into a pitcher; discard verbena leaves. Add Lillet, vodka, and lemon juice. Add thyme sprigs up to 1 hour before serving. Add club soda just before serving. Serve in wineglasses over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and verbena leaves.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 8
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
