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Caberet Cocktail from Colt and Gray with St. Germain Liqueur for #twEATdrink and #HappyHourFriday Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 Fresh blackberries, divided
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 3/4 oz Fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 oz St. Germaine Liqueur
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 63g | |
| Calories 104 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 27mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 1.83g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.51g | 0% |
| Protein 0.08g | 0% |
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