Honey Banana Punch

Submitted by Cookin Mommy

"A light flavor makes this punch perfect for weddings, showers, or any special occasion. Adapted from a popular cooking and recipe magazines newsletter."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 30 1 cup servings

ingredients

• 2 cups frozen orange juice concentrate
• 5 bananas, ripe and cut into chunks
• 1 (46 ounce) can pineapple juice
• 2 cups water
• 3⁄4 cup honey
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup lemonade mix, sugar sweetened soft drink mix
• 4 liters carbonated lemon-lime beverage, chilled

directions

1. In a blender, add bananas and orange juice concentrate. Put a cover on the blender and process until smooth.
2. Into a large bowl pour the mixture and add pineapple juice, water, honey, sugar, and the soft drink mix. Stir well until sugar is dissolved.
3. Pour this into two 2 quart freezer containers and cover. Freeze until a slushy texture is obtained.
4. To serve: Using 2 large pitchers transfer each container of fruit slush to pitchers. Slowly add 2 liters of soda to each pitcher and stir to blend.

Reviews

[Sharlene~W]

My teenagers say we should always have some of this in the freezer! No need to make a large quantity up at a time either--we just scooped a couple of scoops into a glass and mixed with Fresca for a great on-demand refresher. It never freezes totally solid, so it is easy to scoop out an appropriate amount. Don't wait for a special occasion! (It is plenty sweet, so you might be able to cut back on the sugar a bit. I will try that next time).