Banana Brunch Punch

Posted by luvtocook at recipegoldmine.com 6/16/01 6:10:49 am

6 medium ripe bananas
1 (12 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
3 cups warm water, divided
2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 (46 ounce) can pineapple juice
3 bottles (2 liters each) lemon-lime soda
Orange slices, optional

In a blender or food processor, blend bananas, orange juice and lemonade until smooth. Remove half of the mixture and set aside.

Add 1 1/2 cups of warm water and 1 cup sugar to mixture in blender; blend until smooth. Place in a large freezer container. Repeat with remaining banana mixture, water sugar; add to container. Cover and freeze until solid.

One hour before serving, take punch base out of freezer.

Just before serving, place in a large punch bowl. Add pineapple juice and soda; stir until well blended. Garnish with orange slices if desired.