You’ve heard me gush about my Mocha Punch on more than one occasion, right? It recently made an appearance at my Super Bowl Party and received rave reviews (unlike my fave team – but I’m trying hard to forget about that). Just wait until you taste my Strawberry Mocha Punch.
While my daughter, Caitlin, was scooping the chocolate and vanilla ice cream into the punch bowl, she mentioned something about how pretty mocha punch would be all dressed up in pink for Valentine’s Day. I then replied that adding strawberry ice cream to all that chocolate wouldn’t make it pink and I don’t really like to use food coloring.
That’s when an idea hit me like a ton of bricks and a new recipe was born right there at my kitchen counter. So, my friends, I present to you, Strawberry Mocha Punch!
One of the main ingredients in Mocha Punch is Chocolate Nesquik. So I decided to use Strawberry Nesquik instead and replace the chocolate ice cream with strawberry ice cream.
My Strawberry Mocha Punch was designed with Valentine’s Day in mind! It’s as if cherubs aimed their pink arrows towards a creamy strawberry milkshake and bam – it was lightly kissed by a cup of coffee. It was love at first kiss.
I can also see this Strawberry Mocha Punch as the shining star of a baby shower, a little girl’s birthday party, a Pink Panther party (do people have those?) or any party that calls for pink. Think pink!
Helpful Hint: When all is said and done, the liquid portion of the punch is still brown because of the instant coffee granules. But, the pink and white ice cream topping the punch is beautiful! If you want truly pink punch, leave out the coffee, drop the mocha from the title and you have Strawberry Punch. It’s still delicious and it will totally be pink.
Strawberry Mocha Punch
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 quarts water
- 1/2 cup Strawberry Nesquik
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup instant coffee (I use decaf)
- 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 gallon strawberry ice cream
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the strawberry Nesquik, sugar and instant coffee. Stir until dissolved.
- Let cool and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- A few minutes before serving, scoop the vanilla and strawberry ice creams into a punch bowl.
- Give the refrigerated ingredients a quick stir and carefully pour over ice cream in punch bowl.
- Gently stir before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
4 oz.Amount Per Serving Calories 195Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 32mgSodium 65mgCarbohydrates 28gFiber 1gSugar 14gProtein 3g
Helpful Hint: This recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, quadrupled – you get the gist. It can also be cut in half if you only need it for two or a few. Or make the full batch and freeze what you don’t drink. There are never any leftovers at my house.
How will you be celebrating Valentine’s Day? If you’re celebrating at home, my Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a winner. Or how about trying one of my Valentine’s Day Menus complete with recipes for entrees, sides, and desserts. Click the pic for my Baked Spaghetti Dinner, Chicken Cordon Bleu or Pepper Ribeye Steaks.
18 comments
I knew I would like it the instant I saw the name! The pink is so pretty too. This one is definitely a keeper for sure! And yes, baby showers, wedding showers, princess birthday parties….
What a great thought, Caitlin! It’s like I can almost taste the creamyness of this punch. Amazing how sometimes one recipe could be made different ways with just a tiny tweak. I know my family would totally enjoy this. I might have to remember to get some nesquik and some strawberry ice cream to try this out.
This looks wonderful and I am sure it tastes great. I love the color, texture, and flavors – definitely a hit for any V-Day Party!
This sounds amazing! My hubby is a big lover of coffee and ice cream so he would love this. I may make it for him for Valentines Day.
This looks incredible! And I love the idea of using it for a baby shower! I have to keep this in mind. I am planning a shower soon. Hopefully, the baby is a girl so I can make this lol
Those flavors sound delicious. I’d definitely be excited to make some of this for a Valentine’s Day party.
This Valentines day Strawberry Mocha Punch sounds and looks so good. I have never made a drink like this but it sounds to good not to make it. Thanks for sharing this awesome punch.
This looks so good!! I can’t believe that it’s time for Valentines Day already this is the perfect treat!
I’ve never heard of a punch like this before. Now I’m totally intrigued. We are going to have to make this one soon!
I am a huge fan of strawberry. This recipe sounds fun and I think my son will love it too!
Oh yum! I’ve never heard of anything like this, but it sounds (and looks) so good! Definitely going to try this
Yum. I need this in my life asap. This looks SO good and not very hard to make at all either. My kids would love it too! but, I think mama would like it even more!
This is such a great idea. It is perfect for Valentine’s Day Parties but would also be great for baby showers, bridal showers, and girl birthday parties. I will have to save this for sure!
I want to throw a party for the sole purpose of serving this punch! It really sounds incredible.
I am a huge fan of strawberry and this sounds amazing! I have to make this one!
you and your daughter came up with a real gem!!! We keep Strawberry Qwik on hand, and what a yummy sounding treat this is!
My grandkids love strawberry Quik, so they love this one, too.
Oh my! this looks great and easy to prepare! certainly the pink and white ice cream topping the punch looks so pretty and attractive. Thank you for sharing your new creation.