Banana Crush Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups sugar
6 cups water
1 (46 ounce) can pineapple juice
2 lemons, juice of
5 bananas, mashed well
5 (2 liter) bottles carbonated lemon-lime beverage
frozen raspberries (optional)

Preparation

Combine the sugar and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Cool.
Add the fruit juices and bananas and mix well. Place in a container and freeze.
When ready to serve, plae the fruit mixture in a punch bowl. Allow to soften slightly. Break into slush.
Add the soda, raspberries if using, and tint with food coloring if desired.