Banana Brunch Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium ripe bananas
1 (12 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
3 cups water, divided in half
2 cups sugar, divided in half
1 (46 ounce) can pineapple juice
3 (2 liter) bottles carbonated lemon-lime beverage
orange slice (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 1-1/2 cups of warm water and 1 cup of sugar to remaining 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.