Champagne and Banana Punch

Champagne and Banana Punch - from "Notably Nashville" by the Junior League of Nashville

• 3 bananas
• juice of 2 lemons
• 6 cups water
• 4 cups sugar
• sections of 2 oranges, chopped
• 1 (12 oz) can frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 (48 oz) can unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1/2 bottle Champagne

Mash the bananas with the lemon juice in a heatproof bowl. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan and add the sugar, stirring until completely dissolved. Add to the bananas and stir in the oranges, orange juice concentrate and pineapple juice. Let stand until cool.

Spoon into an airtight container and freeze until firm. Let stand at room temperature for 45 minutes. Combine with the champagne in a punch bowl and mix gently.

Serves 20 to 24.