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Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup roasted pistachios, finely chopped
- Mint for garnish
- Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot dissolved in 3 tablespoons water
- 2 oz pomegranate juice
- 4 oz club soda
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2566g | |
| Calories 1260 | |
| Calories from Fat 137 | 11% |
| Total Fat 16.4g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 2.25g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium 1957mg | 56% |
| Total Carbs 282.91g | 75% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 13% |
| Sugars 248.56g | 166% |
| Protein 7.77g | 12% |
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