Cherry Slush
["3 c. sugar", "3 c. water", "2 (3 oz.) pkg. cherry jello", "46 oz. unsweetened pineapple juice", "1 oz. almond extract", "7-Up, Sprite or lemon-lime"]
["Bring first 2 ingredients to a boil; add jello.", "Stir until dissolved.", "Add almond extract and pineapple juice.", "Add 1 1/2 juice cans of water.", "Put this mixture into freezer and let freeze solid, 6 to 8 hours.", "Set out of freezer before serving.", "Put in large container or punch bowl, then add your choice of clear beverage.", "Serve partially thawed or slushy."]
["sugar", "water", "cherry jello", "pineapple juice", "almond extract"]