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Ingredients
- 8 Medium strawberries
- 6 Basil leaves
- 1 oz simple syrup (make using 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water - heat until sugar has dissolved and then cool. Refrigerate leftovers)
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 3 oz Reposado tequila
- 1 oz orange liqueur (I used Patron's Citronge)
- Additional strawberries, lime slices and basil leaves for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 246g | |
| Calories 159 | |
| Calories from Fat 4 | 3% |
| Total Fat 0.44g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 256mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 25.59g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 15.75g | 11% |
| Protein 1.26g | 2% |
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