Ingredients

  • 5 c. sugar
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. ascorbic acid (Fruit Fresh)
  • 1/2 c. water
  • crushed ice
  • 1/2 c. lemon
  • 1 oz. almond extract
  • 1 oz. vanilla
  • 10 qt. ginger ale

Method

  • Mix sugar and 2 cups water in large saucepan.
  • Cook on medium until sugar dissolves.
  • Allow syrup to cool.
  • Dissolve ascorbic acid in 1/2 cup water; add to sugar syrup along with lemon juice and extracts.
  • Cool.
  • Store in covered jar in refrigerator.
  • When ready to serve, mix 1 cup syrup mixture with 2 quarts ginger ale. Add crushed ice.
  • Yields 90 (4 oz.) servings.
  • You can freeze leftover syrup.