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Receta Scharffen Berger Chocolate Liqueur and a Valentine Martini
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Ingredientes
- For the liqueur:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened good cocoa powder
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup vodka
- For the Martini:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1.5 oz finished chocolate liqueur
- Whipped cream for topping
- Shaved chocolate for garnish
- Preparation
- To Make the Liqueur:
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 973g | |
| Calories 1499 | |
| Calories from Fat 18 | 1% |
| Total Fat 2.0g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium 7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 211.96g | 57% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 199.82g | 133% |
| Protein 4.0g | 6% |
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