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    "excerpt": "A rich mint hot chocolate made with milk and cream, with a measure of Baileys stirred through for an after-dinner treat.",
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                "4 heaped teaspoons of Islands Mint Hot Chocolate Powder (about 25g)",
                "100ml whole milk",
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