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- 3 ounces fresh watermelon juice (see tips in my post on how to obtain this juice)
- 1 ounce good quality tequila
- ½ ounce Cointreau liqueur
- ½ ounce simple syrup*
- Juice of ½ a lime
- Margarita salt
- Lime slice, for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 183g | |
| Calories 126 | |
| Calories from Fat 2 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.24g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 153mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 16.97g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 10.83g | 7% |
| Protein 0.91g | 1% |
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