White Christmas Punch

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon almond extract
• 1 1/2 gallons vanilla ice cream
• 6 (2 liter) bottles lemon-lime carbonated drink

Instructions

1. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Add evaporated milk and almond extract; let cool.
4. Chill until ready to serve.
5. Combine milk mixture and remaining ingredients in punch bowl just before serving.
6. Stir to break ice cream into small pieces.