Port of Call: A Magic Potion Cocktail IRL Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 oz ruby port
- 1 oz aged gold rum (like diplomatico reserva exclusiva)
- 2 T freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 t palm sugar (substitute dark brown sugar)
- 1/2 t grenadine
- 1 orange twist
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 14g | |
| Calories 15 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 13mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 4.28g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 2.34g | 2% |
| Protein 0.04g | 0% |
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