Candy Cane Punch

Ingredients

1. 2 jars (10 ounces each) strawberry jelly
2. 2 liters lemon-lime soda, divided
3. 2 quarts peppermint stick ice cream
4. Miniature candy canes, optional

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, melt jelly with 2 cups soda. Chill the jelly mixture and remaining soda. Just before serving, place 6 cups ice cream in a punch bowl. Gently stir in jelly mixture. Add remaining soda. Add remaining ice cream by scoopfuls. Garnish with candy canes if desired. Yield: 3-1/2 quarts.