Sparkling Strawberry Champagne Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries (the redder and juicier the better - organic preferred)*
- Champagne, Prosecco or other sparkling wine, chilled
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 158g | |
| Calories 124 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.03g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 122mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 4.69g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 1.96g | 1% |
| Protein 0.18g | 0% |
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