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Ingredients
- 5 ounce very young Petite Sirah
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- medium ice cubes (as needed)
- 3 ounce club soda (or to taste)
- ½ ounce mezcal (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1228g | |
| Calories 127 | |
| Calories from Fat 4 | 3% |
| Total Fat 0.42g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.11g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium 25mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 5.08g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.05g | 0% |
| Protein 0.22g | 0% |
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