White Christmas Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 Tbsp. almond extract
1/2 gal. vanilla ice cream, softened
1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime carbonated beverage, chilled

Preparation

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat. Add evaporated milk and almond extract.
Let cool.
Chill until ready to serve.