Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons water1/3 cup evaporated milk1/2 teaspoon almond extract12 drops neon green food coloring1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda, chilled2 pints vanilla ice cream

Preparation

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.