BANANA BRUNCH PUNCH

BANANA BRUNCH PUNCH

6 medium ripe bananas
1 can(12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 can (6 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
3 cups warm water, divided
2 cups sugar, divided
1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice
2 bottles (64 oz.) lemon-lime soda
Orange slices, optional

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 cups sugar to 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. Two hours before serving, take punch base out
of freezer. Just before serving, place in a large punch bowl. Add
pineapple and soda; stir until well blended. Garnish with orange
slices if desired.