Cowboy Negroni, a Real Life Italian Cocktail Loving Count Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz london dry gin
- 3/4 oz campari
- 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 orange twist
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 63g | |
| Calories 94 | |
| Calories from Fat 21 | 22% |
| Total Fat 2.35g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.85g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.07g | |
| Cholesterol 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium 166mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 2.91g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 1.65g | 1% |
| Protein 9.22g | 15% |
Comments
May 4, 2012I love your glasses and shaker. The cocktail sounds tasty. Thanks for sharing with us.
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