Banana Brunch Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium ripe bananas
1 (12 oz.) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 (6 oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
3 c. warm water, divided
2 c. sugar, divided
1 (46 oz.) can pineapple juice
3 (2 liters each) bottles each: lemon and lime soda
orange slices (optional)

Preparation

In a blender or food processor, blend bananas, orange juice and lemonade until smooth.
Remove half of the mixture and set aside.
Add 1 1/4 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. Yields 16 to 20 servings (3 quarts).