2 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 tbsp. almond extract
3 (1/2 gal.) cartons vanilla ice cream, softened
6 (2 liter) bottles lemon-lime soda, chilled

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.

Combine milk mixture and remaining ingredients in punch bowl, just before serving, stirring to break ice cream into small pieces. Yield: about 3 1/2 gallons.