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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 (750ml) bottle bourbon
- 8 ounce pear nectar
- 4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 ounce spiced simple syrup (see notes)
- 3 ounce ginger syrup (see notes)
- 1 (750ml) bottle Champagne or other sparkling wine
- 12 dash Walnut bitters (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 238g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 337 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 89mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 12.81g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 10.14g | 7% |
| Protein 0.15g | 0% |
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