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Ingredients
- 2 ounces VSOP Cognac
- 1 ounce simple syrup (see Cook’s note below)
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- Champagne or sparkling wine (today we used a sparkling red which was pretty)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 203g | |
| Calories 163 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 140mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 15.49g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 11.3g | 8% |
| Protein 0.21g | 0% |
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