Celebrate all your special moments with this decadent Southern tradition- easy, delicious Coffee Punch! Made with strong brewed coffee, ice cream, & whipping cream, this is the the original mocha frappucino in a pretty little cup. Indulgent? Yes! But what are special occasions for?
What You Need To Make Classic Southern Coffee Punch
- strong brewed coffee
- whipping cream
- vanilla
- salt
- vanilla ice cream
- chocolate ice cream
- chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
If you’ve lived in the South very long, chances are you’ve had the pleasure of encountering a well appointed punch bowl filled to the very brim with this creamy, whipped goodness we call Coffee Punch. Ice cold and frothy with chocolate and vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, this rich coffee drink is the matriarch of all southern party punches. It’s not a proper party without it.
I remember well the first time this magical concoction every crossed my lips. It was evening, and we were at an event with sparkly lights in the trees. The Engineer shows up at our table with a cup in his hand. All it took was one sip. Pure heaven. I was smitten.
And how could anyone not be? Ice cream, coffee, clouds of whipped topping… Your guests will be giddy when they see that giant bowl on your buffet line. They’ve been waiting and hoping for one luxurious cup of coffee punch this party season. And of course, they’ll find it at your house. You are, after all, the hostess with the mostest.
Classic Southern Party Punch
Ingredients
- 6 C strong brewed coffee
- ¼ C sugar + 1 Tbsp
- 4 C whipping cream, divided in half
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- dash salt
- ½ quart vanilla ice cream
- ½ quart chocolate ice cream
- chocolate shavings, optional garnish
Instructions
- Whisk cooled coffee, ¼ C sugar, 2 C cream, vanilla and salt together until frothy. Set aside.
- Using a mixer, whip 2 C cream and 1 tablespoon sugar together until medium to stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Using an ice cream scoop, scoop both ice creams into bottom of punch bowl. Pour coffee mixture over them. Gently stir to partially melt the ice cream.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings. Serve immediately!
My Tips & Tricks
- You can add a little extra of your regular ground coffee to your pot when you brew it to make strong coffee, or you can buy a strong brew and just make your coffee as you normally would. A dark roast works great. Being a coffee drinker, I like an espresso blend. But if I’m feeling extra Southern, I use Chicory. It’s hard to beat a good chicory.
- You can never have too much chocolate! If you want to amp up the mocha appeal, whisk 1-2 tablespoon of cocoa powder into your coffee, sugar, cream mixture.
- Always use cooled coffee. Hot or even warm coffee will melt your whipped cream and ice cream.
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- Pomegranate Lime Punch
- Pineapple Orange Fizzies
- Red Hot Cranberry Cider
- Spiced Caramel Apple Cider
- Strawberry Iced Tea
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I make it every time I have a large group of people and it’s always a hit!
Hi, Daria! Yay! I love this punch so much, and I am so glad you do too!
I love this for a brunch. I put Kahlua or Tia Maria on the side in case someone wants to spike his or her cup!
Hi, Kim! I love it for brunch too! Perfect idea- I love it!
make this!! made this for our ladies breakfast. I should have tripled the recipe since I only got one cup of it!
Hi, Angie! I am just tickled everyone in your ladies group loved this old recipe! It does go quickly. I’m sorry you only got one cup. It just means you’re a great hostess! ❤️
I think I just died and went to Heaven! Never heard of such a thing but it’s sounds glorious! Where has this been all my life??
❤️ And it does not disappoint! I hope you make it soon!
Hi I’m about to make this for this Saturday but wondering if it’s ok to brew coffee the night before to make prep easier since I have tons of other things to do on Saturday?
Hi, Shannnon! Yes, it is! The stronger, the better! Just make sure to refrigerate your coffee overnight!