Tropical Fruit Slush Punch submitted by Sharon Rich, First Runner-Up in the Appetizer Category

• 6 cups water
• 4 cups sugar
• 4 (6 ounces) cans frozen orange juice
• 1 (46 ounces) can pineapple juice
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 5-6 mashed bananas
• 3 quarts of 7-Up

1. Mix water and sugar and cook 3 minutes to make a simple syrup.
2. Let cool and add to juices and bananas.
3. Freeze.  Remove from freezer approx. 2 hours before serving and “slush” with potato masher or large spoon. 
4. Add 7-Up before serving. 
5. Makes 5 quarts.
6. Perfect for a hot summer day!