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Ingredients
- 2 large peaches
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 4 oz brown sugar simple syrup (mix 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup brown sugar and heat until sugar has dissolved. Refrigerate until chilled)
- 4 oz fresh lime juice
- 4-6 oz tequila (Blanco, silver or reposado)
- Lime wedges and peach slices for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 660g | |
| Calories 508 | |
| Calories from Fat 9 | 2% |
| Total Fat 1.11g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 858mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 48.29g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.4g | 25% |
| Sugars 31.5g | 21% |
| Protein 4.1g | 7% |
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