I can't wait to attend the potluck at Gollum's place. Her address is at http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/. Let's all meet there Friday and be on time, ok? I know we will enjoy all the food that everyone is bringing.
Looks like nobody signed up for punch yet so that's what I will bring.
It's called Banana Crush. What I like about it is its versatility. You can serve it even when children are around and they will enjoy it with plain carbonated drink, 7 up or soda water and adults can enjoy it with champagne or vodka. And you can prepare it in advance. Just keep it in your freezer until the day you want to serve it. Be sure to take it out about an hr. or 2 before serving.
Banana Crush
4 cups sugar
6 cups water
2 & 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 cups pineapple juice
5 bananas, mashed
1 64-oz bottle lemon-lime carbonated beverage or champagne or vodka or whatever your taste buds would prefer.
Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolved, stirring constantly. Add juices and bananas, mixing well. Pour into a plastic container. Cover and freeze.
To serve: thaw slightly. Place in a punch bowl and stir with fork to break into chunks. Add carbonated beverage. Yields about 5 & 1/2 quartz.
6 cups water
2 & 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 cups pineapple juice
5 bananas, mashed
1 64-oz bottle lemon-lime carbonated beverage or champagne or vodka or whatever your taste buds would prefer.
Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolved, stirring constantly. Add juices and bananas, mixing well. Pour into a plastic container. Cover and freeze.
To serve: thaw slightly. Place in a punch bowl and stir with fork to break into chunks. Add carbonated beverage. Yields about 5 & 1/2 quartz.
I do not usually add the beverage into the punch bowl. I spoon the crush into individual cups or glasses and add whatever beverage the guest prefers. I hope you enjoy it if and when you try it.
Thanks, Gollum for hosting the potluck!
30 comments:
Oh Christine! This sounds so yummy and very versatile!! Thanks for the recipe!...Debbie
Yippee! I have a new punch recipe to try for Cait's recital. This sounds really good and refreshing too. All those sore saxophone mouths will appreciate this! Kathy
Christine, I love fruit drinks and this just looks so yummy and sounds like it would be so great on a hot afternoon. Such a treat. You do have the neatest ideas. I will definitely make this. Hugs, Marty
I would love one of those right now! Sounds so refreshing! Linda
Christine, thanks so much for sharing this recipe with us. Not only does it sound tasty, but it looks so pretty!
Happy Foodie Friday!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Christine this sounds so refreshing and fun.. thanks for sharing the recipe..
hugs ~lynne~
This sound delicious!
Happy Foodie Friday!
Susan
Christine, this looks wonderful! I love the punchbowl, and how adaptable the recipe is, for kids or adults. Thank you for joining us today!
Hugs,
g
Christine,
I love anything carbonated with lemon flavor. It sounds so refreshing for summer and I will certainly try it.
Love your punchbowl! :-)
Happy Foodie Friday!
xoxo
Janie
Ooohhhh! This sounds so good! Yummm! ☺
Oh Christine I will add this to my file...as when I have Candace's baby shower this would be great for the gals..thanks...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Holy cow, I've only visited 3 foodie blogs and already I've got a sugar rush!!
Justine :o )
I know I would love this! thanks
This is great! We used to make something similar. Really wonderful drink! Great post, Christine!
I'll bet it's delish! Thanks for sharing. Happy Friday.
This looks wonderful.I'll have to try it.Did you realize one of those awards is YOURS?...Ann
Christine, I will so try that! Great idea to bring the punch, I was getting thirsty. LOL
Carolyn
I don't have a good punch recipe and this one is so pretty and sounds tasty. I am going to really enjoy Foodie Fridays.
Morning, Dear Christine! This look wonderful! I would love to try this!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I got to copy that into Word. Think that would make a good mixed drink! :O) Cheers!
Oh your punch sounds divine! What a gorgeous table setting, too.
Happy Foodie Friday!
I'll copy this one into my Blogland folder. We're having our Lula in April, and I'm going to make this. Thank you.
Hugs,
Chris
Thanks for coming over to visit from Nikki-that cute funny little tart!! And P.S. anything foodie and I'm in ....I'll be back
Debra
sounds yummy! thanks for sharing
This punch sounds delicious for adults and children alike. Hope you don't mind that I copied it to my recipe file. Since you provided the recipe, I didn't think you would care. I'll let you know when I try it, though I'll probably adjust it down, since I no longer entertain. I don't foresee that being a problem.
This slush has been a family favorite for us as well. I've also added strawberry to the recipe and floated one in each glass or rim. This also brings back memories of(many years ago) served at my wedding reception.
Sweet Wishes,
Sara
Christine, I can attest to the fact that this is good punch. I enlarged this picture though, and everything on that table looks so delicious and so pretty! Is that a salad in that tall red bowl? What is in it that is red? Those etched glasses are lovely. laurie
Hi Christine...I enlarged your photo because all of the other goodies on your table looked so good too. This is a new one on me and I am so happy to have something different! Thanks, ;-) Bo
Wow, that looks wonderful! Your table looks very inviting. Thanks for visiting my blog!
OOOHHH, this could be my new Sunday morning mimosa...sounds so crisp and light!
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