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Ingredientes
- My Baking Addictionâs Stoli Doli (Pineapple!)
- Snappy Gourmetâs Blackberry Vodka Sangria
- Pink Grapefruit Greyhound Cocktail
- From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
- Ingredients
- 12 oz. fresh pink grapefruit juice (I used 5 LARGE grapefruits)
- 6 oz. vodka
- 2 (or more) tsp agave nectar
- Ice
- Lime wedges (garnish)
View Full Recipe at Cookin' Canuck
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1566g | |
| Calories 542 | |
| Calories from Fat 4 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.45g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.05g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium 610mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 37.23g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 0.95g | 1% |
| Protein 2.09g | 3% |
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