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Receta Margarita Watermelon for #PullUpAChair with the Food Network
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Ingredientes
- 1-inch-thick wedges of seedless baby watermelon; I cut mine into 16 small wedges
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur
- 2 limes, cut into fourths
- Course or sea salt (I love the look of Maldon Flaked Sea Salt)
- This Girl Can Eat: Cashew-Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 657g | |
| Calories 1193 | |
| Calories from Fat 2 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.23g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium 121mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 211.82g | 56% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 11% |
| Sugars 201.72g | 134% |
| Protein 0.79g | 1% |
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