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Tequila Smash – A Tequila Cocktail and Homemade Maraschino Cherries for #NellysBigDay Recipe
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Ingredients
- 8 blueberries
- 8 Luxardo maraschino cherries
- 4 oz Tequila; I used Tanteo Tropical Infused
- 1 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Garnish: Lime wheel, cherry, blueberry
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 152g | |
| Calories 275 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.05g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 42mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 3.88g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 1.51g | 1% |
| Protein 0.2g | 0% |
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