Banana Brunch Punch

Name: Banana Brunch Punch
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 60-70 servings (10 quarts).
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

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. —Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas

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

Directions

In a blender, 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.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 68 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Banana Brunch Punch in Taste of Home February/March 1995

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Gessica

Apr 14, 2015

This was awesome...I've gotten rave reviews anytime I've taken it anywhere!
Nickielendicott

May 12, 2014

Great tasting refreshing punch
witherspoon28

Apr 18, 2014

I made this for my mother's 70th birthday party and all of the guests loved it. There wasn't a drop left at the end of the party. Delicious!
Kailynne

Jan 1, 2011

We served this at our wedding reception... delicious!
carolshellene

Nov 25, 2010

Made this for daughters wedding reception.REALLY good.
dhillaw57

Mar 17, 2010

I made this for a bridal shower and everyone loved it.
taffita

Jul 2, 2009

This punch has fantastic flavor, it was a big hit and my party!