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Ingredients
- 1 wedge fresh lemon
- 2 T superfine sugar
- 1 1/2 oz dry cognac (or brandy)
- 3/4 oz cointreau (or triple sec)
- 3/4 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 lemon twise, as garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 99g | |
| Calories 132 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 70mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 9.68g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 6.17g | 4% |
| Protein 0.42g | 1% |
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