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Receta Thai Basil Infused Passionfruit Collins Makes My (Summer) Day
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Ingredientes
- Thai Basil Infused Passionfruit Collins serves 2 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 20 thai basil leaves, you may substitute sweet basil
- 6 oz vodka
- 3 small passionfruit, halved
- 1 scoop cracked ice
- 1 oz cointreau
- ice cubes, as needed
- 2 oz splashed club soda, or as needed
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2176g | |
| Calories 394 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.04g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium 21mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 0.17g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.02g | 0% |
| Protein 0.2g | 0% |
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