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Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin or vodka (I prefer Tanqueray Rangpur gin)
- 6 ounces sweetened lime juice
- 2 ounces cold water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 283g | |
| Calories 192 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.12g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 200mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 14.32g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 2.87g | 2% |
| Protein 0.71g | 1% |
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