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Ingredients
- 2 ounce London dry gin
- ½ ounce orange Curaçao (you can substitute Cointreau)
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 dash Angosturo bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 85g | |
| Calories 88 | |
| Calories from Fat 28 | 32% |
| Total Fat 3.16g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1.14g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium 229mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 2.39g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.48g | 0% |
| Protein 12.36g | 20% |
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