Di Bruno Bros House of Cheese Review and Giveaway Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz gin, cold (Plymouth brand, if possible)
- 1 oz vermouth, cold (Noilly Pratt brand, if possible)
- 4 olives (Sicilian, if possible)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 280g | |
| Calories 1074 | |
| Calories from Fat 486 | 45% |
| Total Fat 54.0g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 7.46g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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