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Ingredients
- 2 ounces mezcal
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 1/2 tsp agave nectar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 50g | |
| Calories 71 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 26mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 1.85g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.37g | 0% |
| Protein 0.09g | 0% |
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