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Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 2 oz pink grapefruit juice
- 1 oz agave nectar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 85g | |
| Calories 29 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 3% |
| Total Fat 0.08g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 125mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 7.6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.48g | 0% |
| Protein 0.4g | 1% |
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