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Two speckled mugs of hot cocoa topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint rest on a red knit blanket.

About this photo

This overhead shot features two matching speckled ceramic mugs filled with rich hot chocolate, garnished with swirled whipped cream and crushed candy cane, set against a soft textured red knit blanket. It is ideal for holiday beverage content, winter recipe posts, and seasonal food marketing.

Prompt: “overhead photograph of hot cocoa in speckled mugs topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint on a red knit blanket” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed overhead shot with natural warm color, perfectly matching the brief with no visible artefacts or flaws.

Also searched as: hot chocolate mugs · winter holiday drink · festive beverage · red knit blanket food

Direct file: 1792×2240 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this peppermint hot cocoa mugs photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mugs” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/peppermint-hot-cocoa-mugs-66f18a06) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×2240 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “overhead photograph of hot cocoa in speckled mugs topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint on a red knit blanket” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more food & drink images like this?
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