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- From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
- Ingredients
- 1/4 large watermelon, cut into cubes
- Juice of 2 limes
- 4 oz. vodka
- Ice
- Lime slices (for garnish)
View Full Recipe at Cookin' Canuck
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1320g | |
| Calories 380 | |
| Calories from Fat 54 | 14% |
| Total Fat 6.0g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 2.59g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 341mg | 14% |
| Potassium 251mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 16.58g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 5.09g | 3% |
| Protein 4.26g | 7% |
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