Liquid Mud Punch

4 cups grape juice

2 bags (20 ounces each) bittersweet chocolate bits

4 cups blueberry juice, chilled

1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda, chilled

Shaved chocolate, to serve

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the grape juice to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate bits. Continue stirring until completely melted and smooth. Whisk in the blueberry juice, then refrigerate until completely chilled.

In a large punch bowl, gently stir the chocolate juice mixture with the lemon-lime soda. Sprinkle with shaved chocolate just before serving.

Serves 24.

Nutrition values per serving: 320 calories, 20 g fat (10 g saturated, 0 trans), 45 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 36 g sugar, 4 g protein, 0 cholesterol, 20 mg sodium.

Alsion Ladman, Associated Press