The Papal Maple – Cognac, Blood Orange Juice and Maple Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 oz Cognac
- 1.5 oz Grade-A maple syrup
- 4 oz Blood orange juice
- 1.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Cranberry Bitters
- Blood Orange Slices for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 184g | |
| Calories 338 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 56mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 3.67g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 1.02g | 1% |
| Protein 0.16g | 0% |
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