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Yield: 2 mugs (10 oz each)
Time: 5 min prep · 5 min brew
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Ingredients

Espresso – 2 double shots (or ¾ cup very strong coffee)

Milk – 1 cup (dairy or barista oat)

Dark cocoa powder – 1 tbsp

Dark chocolate chips – 2 tbsp (semi-sweet or bittersweet)

Sugar or simple syrup – 1–2 tbsp (to taste)

Vanilla extract – ¼ tsp

Peppermint extract – ⅛ tsp (a few drops)

Optional drizzle – chocolate syrup or green crème de menthe syrup

Optional alcohol – 1 oz (30 ml) crème de menthe, peppermint schnapps, or spiced rum per mug

Optional THC infusion – cannabis milk or syrup, dosed at 5–10 mg THC per mug

Toppings: whipped cream, crushed mint candies, chocolate shavings

Steps

Brew espresso


Pull 2 double shots (or brew ¾ cup strong coffee).


Divide evenly into 2 mugs.

Make mint-chocolate base


In a saucepan, combine milk, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extract.


Heat over medium, whisking constantly until smooth, glossy, and steaming (3–4 minutes). Do not boil.

Add enhancements (optional)


For alcohol: stir 1 oz of chosen liqueur/rum into each mug.


For THC: add 5–10 mg THC infusion per mug, replacing part of the milk or stirring in syrup. Stir well to distribute.

Froth and combine


Remove saucepan from heat. Froth with a handheld frother or whisk until creamy.


Pour mixture evenly over espresso in each mug.

Decorate and serve


Drizzle chocolate or green syrup in a spiral.


Top with whipped cream, sprinkle crushed mint candies or chocolate shavings.


Optional: drag a toothpick through syrup to make a spiderweb design.

Variations

Frozen Phantom – Blend with ice for a frappe-style drink.

Haunted Web – Pipe a tiny spider or web on top with melted chocolate.

Disclaimer ⚖️

Please drink responsibly. Consume THC only where legally permitted. ThrottleHaus Coffee & Teas™ is not responsible for your adult behavior.