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Ingredientes
- 2 ounce rye whiskey
- ½ ounce Punt e Mes or other sweet vermouth
- ¼ ounce maraschino liqueur
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 77g | |
| Calories 188 | |
| Calories from Fat 10 | 5% |
| Total Fat 1.11g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.69g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 16mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 3.48g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 2.5g | 2% |
| Protein 0.23g | 0% |
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