• quart  peppermint ice cream
• quart  dairy eggnog or canned eggnog
• cup  rum (optional)
• 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups ginger ale, chilled
•  Additional peppermint ice cream (optional)
•  Peppermint sticks (optional)

directions

1.Place ice cream in a large chilled bowl; stir until softened. Gradually stir in eggnog. If desired, stir in rum.

2.Transfer to a punch bowl; add desired amount of ginger ale to reach desired consistency. If desired, top each serving with additional peppermint ice cream and peppermint sticks. Makes 18 (4-ounce) servings.