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Ингредиенты
- 8 cups apple cider
- For the Ciderhouse Bourbon Cocktail:
- 2 oz. bourbon
- 1 oz. cider syrup
- A strip of lemon zest
View Full Recipe at Creative Culinary
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2040g | |
| Calories 1054 | |
| Calories from Fat 23 | 2% |
| Total Fat 2.58g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium 2005mg | 57% |
| Total Carbs 224.25g | 60% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 190.86g | 127% |
| Protein 1.98g | 3% |
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