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I actually have a few drinks I like. I’m fond of an ice cold drink to help me wake up and feel refreshed. However, I occasionally like a warm cup of tea or cocoa.

My favorite drink has been a cold cup of sweet tea. I grew up in the South, so sweet tea was basically everywhere I went. My mother preferred we brewed our own pitcher of sweet tea since she primarily drank unsweet. My mother’s caffeine addiction is mainly satisfied by drinking tea. I’m addicted to sugar, but I try to find other ways to satisfy my sweet tooth without the calories.

After moving out, I started to drink more water (I prefer my water with ice in it) but in my apartment we all have our own sodas. I drink Zero sugar sodas like Coke Zero or Pepsi Zero, but my favorite is Coke Zero Vanilla. I always have a few in the fridge, but it’s hard to come by since they’re so popular. I always buy a box or two whenever I find one in the store!

Whenever I feel sick, I like to drink warm tea to ease my sore throat. I like a good peppermint tea with a little sugar. Recently, I’ve been using Monk fruit instead of can sugar though. Sometimes, I’ll use honey instead. For an upset stomach, I drink Sprite or Ginger ale.

Hot cocoa takes me back to snowy days with my siblings. On a cold winter, it’s nice to relax with a cup of cocoa. My brother found many ways to spruce it up by adding extra mix and toasted marshmallows and chocolate shavings on top! Then he’d throw in a candy cane to give it a little extra flavor. I found using coffee syrups also give cocoa an extra boost! I prefer caramel though!