Honey Banana Punch

Name: Honey Banana Punch
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 7-1/2 gallons (30 1-cup servings).
Ingredients: 2 cups thawed orange juice concentrate; 5 ripe bananas, cut into chunks; 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice; 2 cups water; 3/4 cup honey; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup sweetened lemonade drink mix; 4 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled

Here's a great punch recipe I got from a beekeeper's association. The mix of banana, pineapple and citrus gives it a light sunny flavor. With its pretty honey color, it makes an elegant beverage for weddings and other special events.

Ingredients

2 cups thawed orange juice concentrate
5 ripe bananas, cut into chunks
1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice
2 cups water
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup sweetened lemonade drink mix
4 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled

Directions

In a blender, combine orange juice concentrate and bananas; cover and process until smooth.
Pour into a large bowl; add the pineapple juice, water, honey, sugar and soft drink mix. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour into two 2-qt. freezer containers. Cover and freeze until mixture is slushy.
To serve, transfer each portion of fruit slush to a large pitcher. Add 2 liters of soda to each pitcher; stir to blend.