Grinch Punch

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• 1/3 cup Imperial Sugar® / Dixie Crystals® Granulated Sugar
• 6 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons water
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 12 drops neon green food coloring
• 1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda, chilled
• 2 pints vanilla ice cream

• In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; remove from the heat. Stir in milk and extract. Transfer to a bowl; cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• Just before serving, transfer milk mixture to a punch bowl. Stir in the food coloring and soda. Top with scoops of ice cream. Yield: 4 quarts.