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Sparkling Pomegranate Margarita and Homemade Grenadine Syrup for #HappyHourFriday Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cups natural cane sugar
- 5" strip of orange zest
- For the Sparkling Pom Margarita:
- Salt and sugar to rim the glass; mixed in equal portions
- 2 oz. silver tequila
- 1 oz. Citronge, Cointreau or Gran Marnier
- 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz. homemade grenadine
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 438g | |
| Calories 1602 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.03g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 35mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 414.69g | 111% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 407.33g | 272% |
| Protein 0.09g | 0% |
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