GRINCH PUNCH

Grinch Punch image

My family expects to see this frothy green beverage on my buffet each Christmas. It always makes everyone happy. -Janice Hodge, Custer, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons 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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.