Jun 12, 2024

Here’s how to make viral ‘cracking drink’ at home

Siddhartha Jana

The ‘cracking drink’, priced at 55 dirhams in Dubai, has been generating buzz online, prompting food bloggers to offer cost-effective tips for recreating it at home.

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Food blogger Neha shared a recipe involving 200 gms chocolate, 1/2 cup puréed mango, 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoon rose syrup, a few mango chunks and ice cubes as required.

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Melt the chocolate and coat the glass with it. Drain excess chocolate and let it set in fridge for 10 mins.

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Mix mango purée, milk and rose syrup to make mango rose latte.

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Add chunks, ice cubes, and mango rose latte to a chocolate-coated glass and cover it. Now press the sides of the glass to break the chocolate.

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The key to success lies in achieving the optimal thickness of the chocolate layer; too thin may result in breakage upon removal.

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To promote sustainability, the food blogger suggests eco-friendly options such as biodegradable glasses or paper cups as alternatives to plastic.

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The drink's allure stems from its visually appealing aesthetics, with swirling colours creating an enticing display. Hence, transparent cups are preferred to fully enjoy the experience.

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