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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 15 fresh mint sprigs, divided use
- 4 cups freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice, strained
- 21/2 cups Garrison Brothers Texas Straight bourbon whiskey (or other premium bourbon)
- 12 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 ice block (for punchbowl)
- Club soda or grapefruit soda (Squirt)
- Mint leaves for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2128g | |
| Calories 500 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.68g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium 1134mg | 32% |
| Total Carbs 148.16g | 40% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 13% |
| Sugars 82.97g | 55% |
| Protein 4.07g | 7% |
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