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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- 4 large mint leaves (roughly torn)
- 2 ounce bourbon
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce elderflower liqueur
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 85g | |
| Calories 149 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 34mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 2.44g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.48g | 0% |
| Protein 0.12g | 0% |
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