Banana Brunch Punch

Submitted by Tinkerbell

"This is my favorite punch recipe, from an issue of Taste of Home magazine. We have enjoyed it on special occasions for the last 8 years because it's so tangy and refreshing just as punch should be. But, I will often freeze half of the punch base separately and keep it in the freezer for a family breakfast or a hot summer day. The first 5 ingredients make 3 quarts of frozen base. The final two ingredients are for serving."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 3 quarts
• Serves: 16-20

ingredients

• 6 medium ripe bananas
• 1 (12 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 3 cups water, divided in half
• 2 cups sugar, divided in half
• 1 (46 ounce) can pineapple juice
• 3 (2 liter) bottles carbonated lemon-lime beverage
• orange slice (optional)

directions

1. In a blender or food processor, blend bananas, orange juice and lemonade until smooth.
2. Remove half of the mixture and set aside.
3. Add 1-1/2 cups of warm water and 1 cup of sugar to remaining mixture in blender; blend until smooth.
4. Place in a large freezer container.
5. Repeat with remaining banana mixture, water and sugar; add to container.
6. Cover and freeze until solid.
7. One hour before serving, take punch base out of freezer.
8. Just before serving, place in a large punch bowl.
9. Add pineapple juice and soda; stir until well blended.
10. Garnish with orange slices if desired.

Reviews

[Baby Chevelle]

I also have been making this for the last 8 years. It is wonderful. It is often requested recipe among my friends.