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Ingredients
- 12 ounces raspberries (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1/2 cup cognac
- 1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste or 1 whole vanilla bean, split and scraped, seeds and pod reserved
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 oz Raspberry Liqueur (Chambord if not making your own)
- 1 oz Pomegranate or Cranberry Juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1172g | |
| Calories 1713 | |
| Calories from Fat 60 | 4% |
| Total Fat 6.78g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 2.83g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium 1171mg | 33% |
| Total Carbs 262.31g | 70% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.6g | 75% |
| Sugars 225.53g | 150% |
| Protein 5.45g | 9% |
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