Tropical Slush

Name: Tropical Slush
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 40-50 servings (about 11 quarts).
Ingredients: 6 cups water, divided; 5 medium ripe bananas; 2 cups sugar; 2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed; 1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice; 3 bottles (2 liters each) lemon-lime soda

I first tried this refreshing beverage - with its tasty combination of citrus juices and mashed banana - at a church reception. It's perfect for serving at birthday parties, wedding showers, anniversary dinners and barbecues. -Hollis Mattson, Brush Prairie, Washington

Ingredients

6 cups water, divided
5 medium ripe bananas
2 cups sugar
2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice
3 bottles (2 liters each) lemon-lime soda

Directions

In a blender, process 1 cup of water, bananas and sugar until smooth. Pour into a large container; add the concentrates, pineapple juice and remaining water. Cover and freeze.
Remove from freezer 2 hours before serving. Just before serving, stir until slushy. Stir in soda. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 98 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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angelhairred

Jun 22, 2013

I love this recipe from my childhood. But I wonder if the calorie count is correct. I am making this for church next week and will skip the sugar (too much already in all those fruit concentrates for the diabetics)Thanks for reminding me of this long time favorite.
kshea

Jun 3, 2012

Excellent beverage for summer!