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Ingredients
- 2 ounce Pisco
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 1 small egg white
- 3-4 drop Angostura bitters
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 61g | |
| Calories 69 | |
| Calories from Fat 30 | 43% |
| Total Fat 3.33g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1.04g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium 62mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 6.06g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 5.1g | 3% |
| Protein 4.27g | 7% |
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