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Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2-3 dash Angostura bitters (or to taste)
- whole fresh blackberries (as needed for muddling and garnishing)
- 3-4 medium ice cubes
- 2-3 ounce rye (or bourbon if you prefer)
- club soda (optional)
- large, wide orange peel strip
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 3505g | |
| Calories 8 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 2.1g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 2.1g | 1% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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