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Receta The Belmont Jewel – Signature Cocktail for the Belmont Stakes
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Ingredientes
- 1.5 oz bourbon
- 1 oz lemon juice (about one lemon)
- 1.5 oz simple syrup (Equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves. Cool before using.)
- 1 oz pomegranate juice
- Sparkling Water
- Lemon wheel or cherry for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 141g | |
| Calories 182 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.08g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 97mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 20.05g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 18.08g | 12% |
| Protein 0.15g | 0% |
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