Just wanted to share my all time favorite Christmas recipe

[JavaJackie]

It is called Mocha Punch and it is sooo yummy! I only make it at Christmas and New Years cause, I promise...I would drink the whole punch bowl all by myself! I have even had coffee hater's say they like this and my children looooove it! This is a smooth, creamy punch that is like sipping a chocolate shake.

Ingredients
1- 1 1/2 quarts Water
1/2 cup Instant chocolate drink mix
1/2 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Instant coffee granules
1/2 Gallon vanilla ice cream
1/2 Gallon chocolate ice cream
1 cup Whipped cream, whipped
Chocolate curls, optional

Preparation
In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add drink mix, sugar and coffee; stir until dissolved. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. About 30 minutes before serving, pour into a punch bowl. Add ice cream by scoopfuls; stir until partially melted. Garnish with dollops of whipped cream and chocolate curls if desired.

[MichelleL in Tn]

Looks like it is wonderful! I will add that to my gotta try it out list!

Thanks

[Lisa in NE Alabama]

Sounds so yummy. You can also pour some honey in a small bowl and some festive red/green sugar sprinkles on a plate then dip the rim of your mugs in honey then sprinkles to decorate your cups. Of course you will have to ladle your mocha in after.........

:yum:

[Merrilee Morse]

When you say instant chocolate drink mix, do you mean like Nestle's Quick? Or the Hot chocolate mix like Swiss Miss instant Cocoa?

[JavaJackie]

Nestles Quick powder;)

[Nikki]

Ooh, Jackie, that's a favorite at our house, too!

To anyone who makes it ~ be sure to have copies of the recipe on hand when sharing it with friends! It's always a huge hit! :D

[Heather P]

Oh sounds yummy! I am so trying this! ;)

[TennLynette]

Ohh, this sounds wonderful!:yum:

Any tips for transporting it to a party?:D

[Nikki]

Any tips for transporting it to a party?:D

I just assemble everything when I get there. You will, of course, still make your base in advance. :)

[Kelly K]

I love this, too!

I buy a gal of ice cream that's half choc/half vanilla and make a half a recipie because it makes a lot. (sorry, I can never spell the word recipie)

[Marla in Nevada]

Jackie,

I'm just now perusing all the pages of The FIAR Kitchen and have been copying and pasting the wonderful recipes like mad.

This punch looks fabulous! Can I ask a few questions about ingredients?

1 cup Whipped cream, whipped (Can you use Cool Whip, or do you use heavy cream?)

1/4 cup Instant coffee granules (Do you recommend a particular brand? I'm assuming it is O.K. to use decaf?)

Can't wait to try it!

[JavaJackie]

Cool whip is just fine!
I use the cheapest instant coffee I could find, because I would never just drink that stuff and call it coffee.;)

A friend of mine made it and used the General Foods International White mocha coffee powder and she said it was really good that way too.

[Marla in Nevada]

Thanks Jackie! I've put this recipe in my holiday meal files. :)

[Missy]

:yum: Thank you for sharing!