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A watercolor illustration of a red mug of hot chocolate with candy canes and rising steam on a plain white background

About this illustration

Soft watercolor clipart of a festive red mug filled with frothy hot chocolate, striped candy canes, and wispy rising steam. This cozy, holiday-themed graphic works perfectly for winter greeting cards, blog graphics, and seasonal menu designs.

Prompt: “watercolor clipart of a red mug of hot chocolate with a candy cane and rising steam on a white background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with pleasant watercolor rendering; the only minor deviation is an extra candy cane not specified in the original prompt, which does not reduce usability.

Also searched as: candy cane hot chocolate · winter drink illustration · christmas hot cocoa · watercolor mug clipart

Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this red mug hot chocolate clipart illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration 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: “Red Mug Hot Chocolate Clipart” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/red-mug-hot-chocolate-clipart-5ded27d0) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1408×1408 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “watercolor clipart of a red mug of hot chocolate with a candy cane and rising steam on a white background” 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?
Browse the Food & Drink collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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