Homemade Sloshy Tropical Fruit Punch

Homemade Sloshy Tropical Fruit Punch

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fruit punch, spring punch, summer beverage

Prep Time: 15

Chill Time: 4

Total Time: 4 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 162kcal

Author: Barbra-Sue Kowalski- Kowalski Mountain

This homemade fruit punch recipe is my go-to party punch from Easter throughout the summer.

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Equipment

13x9" baking pan with lid optional

Ingredients

2 cup sugar I prefer raw sugar
5½ cups water
4 bananas ripe
6 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
12 oz frozen orange juice concentrate thawed
¼ cup lemon juice
2 liters lemon lime soda

Instructions

Combine 5 1/2 cups of water and two cup of sugar, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
This step can be completed in batches for easy mixing. Peel the bananas and place them in the blender. Add half the pineapple juice (3 cups) and the orange juice concentrate. Blend until smooth. Add to the sugar mixture.
Add the remaining 3 cups of pineapple juice and 1/4 cup of lemon juice, stir until mixed.
To make a sloshy punch, freeze at least half the mixture in a 13x9" baking sheet for at least 4 hours. Any remaining punch can be frozen in ice cube trays, or refrigerate the remaining juice in the fridge. If you are in a rush, this step is optional. (Note: In 4 hours, this usually only begins to freeze around the edges; it won't be frozen solid.)
When ready to serve, add the partially frozen juice to a large pitcher or punch bowl. Add any additional punch not frozen. Slowly add lemon-lime soda. Stir to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

NOTE: If freezing for only 4 hours, this punch will only begin to freeze around the edges. For a slushier punch, freeze overnight. Remove from freezer 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving to allow it to defrost. Use a spatula or potato masher to "slush" the punch before serving.

Make a half batch:

1 cup sugar

2 3/4 cups water

2 ripe bananas

3 cups unsweetened pineapple juice

6 oz can of frozen orange juice concentrate

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 liter lemon-lime soda

Need help planning for a crowd? Use these guidelines.

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