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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sucanat
- 3/4 cup water
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- Ice, as much as you like
- Seltzer water, as much as you like
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1298g | |
| Calories 30 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 3% |
| Total Fat 0.08g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium 142mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 10.19g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 2.04g | 1% |
| Protein 0.51g | 1% |
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