Living in a tropical country with summer just around the corner, we already expect the heat to get intense. Thinking of different ways to beat the blazing season has become a typical scenario when it rolls over–from going to a beach for a swim to getting our favorite Filipino frozen desserts like Halo-halo. But wherever we plan to spend this year’s summer, it will not be complete to beat the summer heat without those refreshing, thirst-quenching drinks.
Below, we’ve rounded up 3 of the most talked-about chocolate drinks on Tiktok you can easily try to remake with Don Pepe Tablia products to let your inner Filipino youth spirit out in every sip that’ll make summer more fun and relaxing!
Whipped Hot Chocolate Drink or Chocolate Dalgona
Photo courtesy of MashedIf you’re one of those who also tried the Dalgona Coffee craze during the early days of the pandemic, you definitely won’t be up to miss out on its chocolate alternative.
What you’ll need are:
- ½ cup of cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons of Don Pepe Tablia Original flavor
- 2 cups of your chosen milk
- Ice
Steps on how to make:
- Sift Don Pepe Tablia Original flavor cocoa mix into a bowl.
- Pour the whipping cream into the bowl and whip it together with Don Pepe Tablia cocoa mix using a wire whisk or electric mixer until the cream thickens and forms soft peaks.
- Fill your glass or mug with ice and your milk of choice.
- Top your glass with a generous amount of whipped Don Pepe Tablia cocoa mix (,) then it’s ready to be indulged on!
Iced White Chocolate Mocha
Photo courtesy of Starbucks
Inspired by Starbucks’ secret menu, this is almost every Tiktoker’s go-to drink choice that’s lately making hype online. To those who are on a budget or can’t find a nearby Starbucks in their area, no need to feel FOMO as you can recreate this at your home, much more in a Filipino style.What you’ll need are:
- ¾ cup of your chosen milk
- 2 tablespoons of chopped white chocolate
- 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar
- ½ cup of cold coffee made from Don Pepe Instant Pure Native Coffee
- 1 ½ cup of ice
- Whipped cream (optional)
Steps on how to make:
- In a small pot, pour and combine your ¼ cup of milk, white chocolate, and granulated sugar, and put them under medium heat. Stir until the white chocolate and sugar melt..
- Once they’re mixed, remove the pot from heat. Add in the remaining ½ cup of milk and cold Don Pepe Instant Pure Native Coffee.
- Pour it into your glass, then add ice. You may also top it with whipped cream if you want. Enjoy!
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Photo courtesy of Martha StewartTruly one of the favorite classics, this frozen drink is a match made in heaven for the summer season! To those who want their drinks to be simple but contain the right kick of creamy and chocolatey, this may just be what you’re looking for.
What you’ll need are:
- 1 ½ cup of your chosen milk
- 1 cup of Don Pepe Tablia Original flavor cocoa mix
- 1 ½ cup of vanilla ice cream
- 4 cups of ice
Steps on how to make:
- Add milk, Don Pepe Tablia Original flavor cocoa mix, vanilla ice cream, and ice altogether into the blender.
- Blend until the texture’s smooth.
- Once done, pour it into your glass or mug.
- You may top it off with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or shavings if desired. Then that’s it, you can now enjoy your drink and flex it on your socials!
Visit Don Pepe’s official website at https://donpepetablia.com/ to know more about their available products and discover more recipes for your next sweet summer treat cravings.