The Harvey Wallbanger is a Cocktail for Surfer Dudes & Disco Darlings Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1â2 oz vodka
- 4 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1â2 oz Galliano liqueur
- orange slice
- marischino cherry
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 198g | |
| Calories 247 | |
| Calories from Fat 2 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.23g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 228mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 11.79g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 9.53g | 6% |
| Protein 0.79g | 1% |
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