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Ingredients
- 1 ounce of decent, London Dry gin
- 1/2 ounce kirschwasser
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 2 or 3 dashes of orange bitters
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 28g | |
| Calories 21 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 18mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 5.84g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 4.94g | 3% |
| Protein 0.05g | 0% |
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