Creamy Mocha Coffee Punch

Creamy Mocha Coffee Punch:

This was the hit at my friends shower brunch. I served 2 kinds of punch but had to make another batch of this one half way through the shower! One guest took the recipe and introduced it to her church where it became a staple at all gatherings.  

Ingredients

1 1/2 quarts water

1/2 cup powdered chocolate drink mix

1/2 cup white sugar

1/4 cup instant coffee granules

1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream1/2 gallon chocolate ice cream

1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

1/4 cup shaved milk chocolate (optional)

Directions

1.Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; remove from heat and stir in chocolate drink mix, sugar, and coffee granules. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hour or overnight.

2.Pour chocolate mixture in a large punch bowl about 30 minutes before serving. Scoop vanilla and chocolate ice cream into the bowl, stirring until partially melted. Garnish with dollops of whipped topping and shaved milk chocolate.