Caterer's Slushy Punch

This is easy to transport to an event and assemble on site. You can vary the color and flavor for the occasion. If you do a lot of PTA or scout occasions, it's smart to keep a batch on hand in the freezer.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 3  cups water
• 1 (3 ounce) package gelatin
• 2  cups boiling water
• 1 (46 ounce) can  pineapple juice
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon  almond extract
• 2 (2 liter) bottles ginger ale or 2 (2 liter) bottles  carbonated lemon-lime beverage

Directions

1. Combine sugar with the 3 cups water; heat until sugar is dissolved.
2. Dissolve gelatin in 2 cups boiling water; cool.
3. Mix all ingredients EXCEPT the ginger ale or lemon lime and freeze in a large plastic container for at least 24 hours.
4. About 1 hour before serving, turn frozen mixture into a large punch bowl and add the soda.
5. To create a slushy texture, poke the frozen punch with an ice pick or large fork.