Nectar Soda

Pour and inch of nectar syrup into a tall glass. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and club soda. Stir to mix. Serve with a scoop of ice cream on top or whipped cream and a cherry. Club soda may be substituted with any unsweetened carbonated drink or with carbonated water. NECTAR SYRUP I 3 cups sugar 6 cups water 1 can sweetened condensed milk 4 tablespoons vanilla extract 4 tablespoons almond essence 2 teaspoons red food coloring Over low heat dissolve sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Cool. Add the condensed milk, vanilla extract, almond essence and red coloring. Stir well. Store in refrigerator. Makes about 1-1/2 quart. NECTAR SYRUP II 3 cups granulated sugar 1-1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract 2 tablespoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring Bring sugar and water to a boil over medium heat. Let mixture cook about 8 to 10 seconds. Cool. Add vanilla, almond and coloring. Makes about 1 pint.