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Banana Slush Punch

Cool down this summer with this fruity dessert beverage.

by Community Cookbook Series

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups water
  • 3½ cups sugar
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 3 cups pineapple juice
  • 3-4 bananas, mashed

Combine ingredients and freeze in containers. Remove 2 hours before use. To serve, mix with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.

This drink will cool you down during the summer heat. The recipe authors suggest, “Our favorite way to eat it is to serve frozen, flaked into small dessert cups. A refreshing sorbet-like dessert.”

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This story was published on Apr 10, 2013

Community Cookbook Series

Community Cookbook Series

For several years, Our State featured recipes from the pages of community and church cookbooks from around North Carolina. These dishes continue to be among some of our most popular and enjoyed.