Mocha Eggnog

Description
Contributed by Stephen Ceideburg

Ingredients

 * 1 tsp instant coffee granules
 * ½ cup hot water
 * 32 oz refrigerated eggnog
 * ¼ to ½ cup brandy
 * ½ cup chocolate syrup
 * ½ cup whipping cream, whipped
 * 1 grated semisweet chocolate, optional

Directions

 * 1) Dissolve coffee granules in water; let cool.
 * 2) Combine coffee, eggnog, brandy and chocolate syrup.
 * 3) Cover and refrigerate.
 * 4) To serve, fold in whipped cream and garnish with grated chocolate, if desired.