🍓🍎 Strawberry Apple Punch — light, fruity, and refreshing — is perfect for parties, picnics, or a cozy brunch. You can make it non-alcoholic for everyone to enjoy or give it a grown-up twist with a splash of sparkling wine or rum.
Here’s a simple, delicious recipe 👇
🍓🍎 Strawberry Apple Punch
Ingredients (makes about 6–8 servings)
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2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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3 cups apple juice (chilled)
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1 cup sparkling water or lemon-lime soda (for fizz)
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2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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1–2 tbsp honey or sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
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Ice cubes
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Optional garnish: mint leaves, apple slices, strawberry halves
Instructions
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Blend the base
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In a blender, combine strawberries, 1 cup of apple juice, and lemon juice.
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Blend until smooth.
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Strain through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother texture.
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Mix the punch
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In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry puree, remaining apple juice, and honey (if using).
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Stir well to combine.
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Add the fizz
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Just before serving, stir in sparkling water or soda for a bubbly finish.
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Serve
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Fill glasses with ice, pour in the punch, and garnish with mint, sliced apples, and strawberries.
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💡 Variations
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Tropical twist: Add a splash of pineapple juice. 🍍
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Sparkling version: Use chilled sparkling apple cider instead of apple juice.
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Cocktail version: Add 1 cup of white rum or Prosecco for adults.
🍹 Tip:
Chill all ingredients before mixing so your punch stays cold longer without watering down.
Would you like me to give you a sparkling Christmas version of this punch (with cinnamon and cranberry for holiday vibes)?
