Helen Cummings' Cucumber Cooler

Helen Cummings Cucumber Cooler

2 liters diet lemon-lime soda
1 12 oz can limeade concentrate
1 cucumber, peeled
1/2 bag crushed ice
3 drops almond flavoring
Touch of green food coloring, (optional)

Slice 1/2 cucumber to float in punch.
Purée remaining cucumber in food processor.
Mix cucumber purée with remaining ingredients.

NOTE:  Almond should be a very subtle flavor so start small. Add coloring if needed or desired, use a toothpick to add coloring so you don't get too much.