Banana Brunch Punch
Posted by: Macklinda  Fri, 19 Mar 2004, at 4:46 a.m.
 

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

In a blender or food processor, blend bananas and concentrates 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 and 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.