Banana Brunch Punch

By á-4099

A cold glass of refreshing punch really brightens a brunch. It's nice to serve a crisp beverage like this that's more spectacular than plain juice. With bananas, orange juice and lemonade, it can add tropical flair to a winter day.

Ingredients

• 6 medium ripe bananas
• 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
• 3 cups warm water, divided
• 2 cups sugar, divided
• 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice, chilled
• 3 bottles (2 liters each) lemon-lime soda, chilled
• Orange slices, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a blender or food processor, cover and process the bananas, orange juice and lemonade until smooth. Remove half of the mixture and set aside. Add 1-1/2 cups warm water and 1 cup sugar to 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, remove punch base from 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. Yield: 60-70 servings (10 quarts).