Banana Slush

This fresh Tropical fruity slush is so refreshing and reminds me of my childhood friend Julie P. when we spent some time visiting her grandparents in Idaho one summer where I tasted this yummy slushy punch for the first time.   I know your friends and family will enjoy this on a hot summer day to feel cool and refreshed!

 

 



4 cups sugar

6 cups water

3 (6 oz.) cans orange juice concentrate

 

2 (6 oz.) cans lemonade concentrate

5 crushed bananas

1 quart (4 cups) pineapple juice

 

cold Sprite, for serving

 

 Bring sugar and water to a boil to make a simple syrup. 
Stir occasionally just to make sure the sugar dissolves.

 

 

 

 As soon as it comes to a boil,

remove from heat and cool completely.

 

 Add juice concentrates 
(these are the brands that were available to me in the DR. 
Use what brands are available in your area) 

 

 Orange

 

lemon

 

 Pineapple

 

peel and mash banana's

 

Add mashed bananas to cooled sugar mixture and stir
to evenly distribute the bananas. The bananas will float on the top.

 

 Pour into an air tight container ( I had a bit more than my container would hold so I poured the rest into ice trays)

Place a lid on the container and

Freeze overnight.

 
Remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving

 

 

 Take a knife or spoon and make chunks.  You can add the whole container to a punch bowl and pour as much sprite as you need to fill the bowl then stir to make a slushy beverage for a crowd OR for individual servings, add to single glasses

 add Sprite, stir, and serve. 

 

 

 

 Add a fun umbrella pick, sit back, sip and pretend you're on a tropical Island!

 

© Nancy Rappleye 2013