The Halloween Express – Rum, Espresso, Maple Syrup and Half and Half Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 oz Espresso (I used dried that I mixed with hot water and then put in the fridge to cool for about 15 minutes.)
- 1 oz rum
- 1 oz maple syrup
- 1 oz half and half
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 170g | |
| Calories 178 | |
| Calories from Fat 30 | 17% |
| Total Fat 3.47g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 2.12g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium 193mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 20.24g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 16.92g | 11% |
| Protein 0.94g | 2% |
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