2 cup hot strong coffee
2 cup hot traditional cocoa
1 whipped cream
1 granted orange peel
Directions
Combine 1/2 cup coffee and 1/2 cup cocoa in each 4 mugs. Top with
whipped cream; sprinkle with orange peel.
From Sheila Buff & Judi Olstein, "The New Mixer's Guide to
Low-Alcohol & Nonalcoholic Drinks." Published By HPBooks, Inc., 1986,
ISBN 0-89586-458-4.
Servings: 4 servings
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