Description
Mocha Party Punch is a delightful and refreshing coffee-chocolate beverage perfect for gatherings and celebrations. It combines the rich flavors of chocolate syrup, instant coffee, and vanilla coffee creamer chilled with vanilla and chocolate ice cream, topped with whipped cream and chocolate curls for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Base
- 1 1/2 quarts water
- 3/4 cup prepared chocolate syrup
Flavorings
- 1/2 cup powdered vanilla coffee creamer
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons instant coffee granules
Ice Cream & Toppings
- 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 gallon chocolate ice cream
- Whipped topping or whipped cream, about 2 cups or to preference
- Chocolate curls or shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Punch Base: In a large saucepan, bring 1 1/2 quarts of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking. Add 3/4 cup prepared chocolate syrup, 1/2 cup powdered vanilla coffee creamer, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, and 4 tablespoons instant coffee granules into the hot water. Stir continuously until all powders and syrups are completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the saucepan with a lid or foil to retain freshness and refrigerate. Let the mixture chill thoroughly for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to develop rich flavors and ensure it is properly cold for serving.
- Assemble the Punch for Serving: About 20 minutes before serving, pour the chilled mocha punch into a large punch bowl. Using a large ice cream scoop, add generous dollops of vanilla and chocolate ice cream on top of the punch. Briefly stir the punch to incorporate a bit of the melting ice cream, then allow it to stand undisturbed. The ice cream will gradually spread out and cover the surface, giving a creamy layer.
- Add Final Toppings: Heap whipped topping or whipped cream in the center of the punch surface. Garnish liberally with chocolate curls or shavings to add an attractive finishing touch and an extra burst of chocolate flavor. Serve immediately for the best presentation and taste.
Notes
- Allowing the punch to chill overnight will enhance the flavor melding.
- Use good quality instant coffee granules for a richer coffee taste.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar or chocolate syrup based on preference.
- For a non-dairy version, substitute ice cream and creamer with vegan alternatives.
- Chocolate curls can be made by shaving a chocolate bar using a vegetable peeler if store-bought is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
