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- Red Snapper Shooter serves 1 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 3âÂâ4 oz blended canadian whiskey
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1âÂâ2 oz amaretto
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 28g | |
| Calories 13 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.04g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 22mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 3.46g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 3.43g | 2% |
| Protein 0.11g | 0% |
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