Cupid's Creamy Peppermint Punch

If you serve this dreamy drink in a large punch bowl, hang peppermint candy canes on the bowl's rim.

Yield: Makes about 1 gallon

Ingredients

• 1  quart eggnog
• 1  (1-liter) bottle club soda, chilled
• 1/2  gallon peppermint ice cream, softened
• Hard peppermint candies, crushed

Preparation

Stir together first 3 ingredients in a punch bowl or large bowl; sprinkle with peppermint candy, and serve immediately.

Note: Punch may be made ahead, without crushed peppermint candies, and chilled 2 hours. Stir well, and sprinkle with candies just before serving.