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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- Mocha:
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder (or 4 shots fresh-brewed espresso)
- Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy cane
- Chocolate shavings
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