Here’s your recipe for The Ultimate Creamy Strawberry Apple Punch — a refreshing, fruity, creamy delight perfect for parties, brunches, or a fun twist on classic punch. This version combines sweet-tart strawberries, crisp apple, tropical pineapple, and a smooth creamy finish. It’s easy to scale up and customize, too!
🍓🍎 Ultimate Creamy Strawberry Apple Punch
🕐 Prep Time: 10 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 1 hour (optional but recommended)
🍹 Serves: 6–8
Ingredients
🍓 Fruit Base:
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1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (hulled)
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1 ½ cups apple juice or cider (chilled)
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1 cup pineapple juice (chilled, optional but adds depth)
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¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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¼–½ cup sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
🧊 Creamy Layer:
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1 cup cold evaporated milk
(or substitute: half-and-half, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version) -
1 cup vanilla ice cream or strawberry ice cream (softened slightly)
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Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract
🥤 Fizz & Garnish:
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1–2 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda, for topping up (chilled)
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Fresh strawberry slices, apple slices, or mint for garnish
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Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
1. 🥤 Blend the Fruit Base:
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In a blender, combine:
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Strawberries
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Apple juice
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Pineapple juice (if using)
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Lemon juice
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Sugar or honey
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Blend until very smooth.
2. 🧁 Add the Cream:
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Add the evaporated milk, softened ice cream, and vanilla extract (if using) to the blender.
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Blend again until creamy and fully incorporated.
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Taste and adjust sweetness.
3. ❄️ Chill (Optional but Recommended):
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Pour the punch base into a large pitcher or punch bowl.
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Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
4. 💦 Add the Fizz:
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Just before serving, gently stir in sparkling water or lemon-lime soda for a bubbly finish.
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Add ice cubes if desired.
5. 🍓 Garnish & Serve:
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Garnish with fresh strawberry slices, thin apple slices (tossed in lemon juice to prevent browning), and a few sprigs of mint.
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Serve immediately in glasses or a punch bowl with a ladle.
✅ Tips & Variations:
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For a boozy twist, add ½–1 cup of white rum, vodka, or sparkling wine.
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Add a handful of frozen strawberries instead of ice to keep it cold without diluting.
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Want a richer texture? Use sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated milk (reduce added sugar).