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The Kristen Kocktail with Cabo Wabo Diablo – Celebrating Dine and Dish 7th Blog Anniversary! Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cabo Diablo ® Coffee Liqueur
- 2 oz cold half and half
- 2 scoops coffee ice cream
- 1 oz chocolate liqueur - I used Crave Chocolate Truffle Liqueur
- 1 oz Frangelico® Hazelnut liqueur
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Diablo Dust:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 scant Tablespoon Nutmeg
- Scant 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 365g | |
| Calories 408 | |
| Calories from Fat 176 | 43% |
| Total Fat 20.29g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 16.34g | 65% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium 117mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 58.97g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 14% |
| Sugars 50.26g | 34% |
| Protein 2.04g | 3% |
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