Summer Strawberry Apple Punch (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
03 - 1½ cups cold apple juice
04 - 1 cup cold strawberry juice or nectar
05 - ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
06 - 1 cup cold water
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - Ice cubes, as needed
09 - Optional: extra sliced strawberries, apple chunks, mint leaves

# Instructions:

01 - In a blender, combine strawberries, apple slices, apple juice, and strawberry juice. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Add sweetened condensed milk, cold water, and lemon juice. Blend again briefly to combine.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more condensed milk or a splash of juice if needed.
04 - Pour the punch into a large pitcher.
05 - Stir in ice cubes and fruit slices, such as extra strawberries and apple chunks, for texture and presentation.
06 - Chill for 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.