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Ingredients
- Orange Fandango (2 oz. gin, 3 T. orange juice, 1-2 t. sugar)
- By Mrs. Frank J. McGurl (Mary Martin) from Houston Junior League Cook Book, 1968
- “This recipe was given to me by an inspired friend–and is a very dangerous thing to have on hand.”
- Ingredients
- 18 oz. gin
- 3 oz. dry vermouth
- 5 oz. water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 652g | |
| Calories 1342 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium 10mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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