Coffee Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

14 Tbsp. ground coffee (not instant)
8 c. water
2 1/2 c. sugar
3 qt. half and half
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 gal. vanilla ice cream, softened

Preparation

Make coffee from ground coffee and water using a coffee maker. Dissolve sugar in 2 cups hot coffee; set aside to cool. Make 2 trays ice cubes from remaining coffee. These 2 steps should be prepared a day ahead. Combine remaining coffee with sugared coffee in a covered container; refrigerate.