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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mint-infused simple syrup (recipe follows)
- 3 large strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
- 5 fresh mint leaves, more for garnish
- 1.5 ounces (3 tablespoons) white rum
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup club soda
- Mint-infused simple syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 629g | |
| Calories 898 | |
| Calories from Fat 2 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.24g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium 140mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 207.08g | 55% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 203.8g | 136% |
| Protein 0.57g | 1% |
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