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Receta Take a Sip Down Memory Lane: The Cocoanut Grove Signature Cocktail
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Ingredientes
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 1âÂâ2 oz limejuice
- 1âÂâ2 oz maraschino liqueur
- 1 ds grenadine
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 56g | |
| Calories 81 | |
| Calories from Fat 28 | 35% |
| Total Fat 3.14g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1.13g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium 196mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 0.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 12.24g | 20% |
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