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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 English cucumbers, roughly chopped
- 1.5 cups fresh mint leaves
- ¾ cup honey
- 4 cups filtered water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1091g | |
| Calories 955 | |
| Calories from Fat 8 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.88g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.14g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium 1393mg | 40% |
| Total Carbs 262.67g | 70% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.3g | 28% |
| Sugars 224.55g | 150% |
| Protein 6.19g | 10% |
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