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Ingredients
- 2 Thin Mint Cookies ground in a blender (or mix 1 Tbsp cocoa and 1 Tbsp fine sugar)
- 3/4 oz Peppermint Schnapps
- 3/4 oz dark Creme de Cacao (I used homemade chocolate liqueur)
- 2-3 oz bourbon
- Mint sprig (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 70g | |
| Calories 177 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.07g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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